Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:36PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 335 PM MST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located near
Cibeque Falls, or 28 miles north of Globe, moving southwest at 10
mph.
Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of
additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cibeque Falls.
This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 279 and 295.
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:
Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: