Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:09PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 508 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ocotillo, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Ocotillo and Coyote Wells.
This includes the following highways...
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 10 and 21.
CA Route 98 between mile markers 1 and 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov