Arizona Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 15:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:50PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 350 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parker Dam. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Buckskin Mountain Park. This includes AZ Route 95 between mile markers 155 and 161.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Parker Valley; Central La Paz
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ