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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
121 PM MST Wed Aug 12 2026

AZZ533-122100-
Central La Paz AZ-
121 PM MST Wed Aug 12 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LA PAZ AND NORTHERN YUMA
COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM MST...

At 121 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kofa Wildlife Refuge, or 46 miles southeast of Parker. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Kofa Wildlife Refuge and Brenda.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 30 and 51.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 31 and 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3366 11362 3343 11386 3345 11396 3347 11397
      3346 11401 3349 11412 3381 11398
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 222DEG 3KT 3351 11395

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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