Special Weather Statement Arizona | Effective 03/30/2026 17:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 5:56PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 30, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires: 
March 30, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 556 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Casa Grande, moving east at 15 mph. Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities below 5 miles. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Casa Grande and Blackwater. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 182 and 195. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 142 and 146.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northwest Pinal County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ