


Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
671 WWUS85 KPSR 240138 SPSPSR Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 638 PM MST Sat Aug 23 2025 AZZ539-559-240215- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument AZ-Gila Bend AZ- 638 PM MST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MARICOPA COUNTY THROUGH 715 PM MST... At 637 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles northwest of Ajo, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Maricopa County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. && LAT...LON 3271 11330 3279 11299 3251 11296 3250 11300 3250 11326 TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 166DEG 7KT 3258 11310 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ AR