Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:58PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roosevelt Dam, or near Roosevelt. 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...
Roosevelt, Four Peaks, Roosevelt Dam, Apache Lake, and Tonto Basin.
This includes AZ Route 188 between mile markers 241 and 260.
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.
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.
If on or near Roosevelt Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: