Arizona Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/15/2026 18:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 6:07PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires: 
July 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 607 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, or 30 miles north of Martinez Lake. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern La Paz and northwestern Yuma Counties. This includes AZ Route 95 between mile markers 77 and 94.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Kofa; Central La Paz
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ