Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 6:26PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 625 PM MST, radar indicated clusters of strong thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Coolidge to 7 miles
southeast of Maricopa to 11 miles south of Estrella Mountain Ranch.
Movement was south at 15 mph.
Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of
additional thunderstorms.
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...
Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Sun
Lakes, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Estrella, Arizona City, La Palma, Big
Horn, San Tan Valley, Seville, Bapchule, Estrella Sailport, Olberg,
Arizola, and San Tan Mountain Park.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 166 and 204.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 129 and 178.
AZ Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 162.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Buckeye/Avondale; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov