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Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 5:39PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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At 539 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Piestewa Peak Park, or over Paradise Valley, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Camelback
Mountain, and Piestewa Peak Park.

Measurements

Coordinates33.5580, -111.9740
RegionCave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-30T18:15:00-07:00

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