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Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 1:57AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America
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At 157 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Desert Mountain to near Goldfield,
or extending from 9 miles north of Scottsdale to 6 miles north of
Apache Junction, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Sugarloaf
Mountain, Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Carefree, Rio Verde,
Goldfield Ranch, McDowell Mountain Park, Saguaro Lake, Salt River
Tubing Recreation Area, Granite Reef Dam, Usery Mountain Park,
Canyon Lake, Goldfield, Lost Dutchman State Park, Four Peaks and
Desert Mountain.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 33.7340, -111.6560 |
|---|---|
| Region | Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition M |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-30T02:30:00-07:00 |
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