Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 6:34PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 633 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, or near Apache Junction, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
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...
Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, Phoenix
Mesa Gateway Airport, San Tan Village Mall, Gold Camp, and Higley.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 189 and 208.
AZ Route 202 between mile markers 30 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: