Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 08:15 📍 Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast V… (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 930 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Maricopa, or 12 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Phoenix, Mesa…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaCentral Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-20T21:30:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-20T21:30:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-20T21:30:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-20T22:15:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6f89454e71b590e3681bb0d585e097f6a52487fc.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- At 930 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Maricopa, or 12 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, moving northeast at 30 mph.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
- Phoenix, Mesa…
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