Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 5:04PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 504 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Freeman, or 26 miles southwest of Casa Grande,
moving northeast at 5 mph.
Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing
dust with reduced visibilities below 3 miles.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Freeman and Stanfield.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 139 and 174.
AZ Route 347 between mile markers 161 and 163.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: