Arizona Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 16:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:07PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 407 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Claypool, or 11 miles northwest of Globe. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Inspiration. This includes the following highways... US Highway 60 near mile marker 237. AZ Route 188 between mile markers 217 and 233.
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: 
Tonto Basin; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ