Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
358 PM MST Tue Aug 12 2025

AZZ560-563-122345-
Southeast Gila County AZ-San Carlos AZ-
358 PM MST Tue Aug 12 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT GILA COUNTY THROUGH 445 PM MST...

At 358 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles east of Sawmill, or 31 miles northeast of
Globe, moving south at 5 mph.

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...
Sawmill and Hilltop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3347 11017 3344 11020 3344 11032 3340 11035
      3340 11041 3339 11044 3358 11053 3372 11018
      3360 11004 3361 11001 3360 11000 3347 11000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 340DEG 5KT 3359 11027

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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