Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 5:01PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 501 PM MST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Coon Creek CG to
Miami to near Florence. Movement was west at 20 mph.
Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of
additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible.
Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing
dust with reduced visibilities.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Florence,
Coolidge, Globe, Superior, Sycamore Creek, Roosevelt, East Mesa,
Sunflower, Gold Canyon, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ballantine Trailhead,
Round Valley, Queen Creek, Arizona City, and Miami.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 175 and 204.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 160 and 178.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 186 and 271.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: