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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 3:01 AM Aug. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 801 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Miami, or 13 miles northwest of Globe, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Globe, Miami, Top Of The World, Central Heights-Midland City, Top-Of-The-World, Claypool, and Inspiration. This includes the following highways... US Highway 60 between mile markers 232 and 257. AZ Route 70 near mile marker 253. AZ Route 188 between mile markers 214 and 229. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Dust Storm Warning
Issued: 2:51 AM Aug. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 751 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 16 miles southeast of Coolidge Airport to near Toltec to 6 miles southeast of Freeman, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 171 and 204. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 129 and 178. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 124 and 157. Locations impacted include... Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Estrella, Arizona City, La Palma, Big Horn, San Tan Valley, Bapchule, Estrella Sailport, Olberg, Arizola, and San Tan Mountain Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MST for; south central and southeastern Arizona.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 2:33 AM Aug. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
AZ . ARIZONA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE COCHISE GILA GRAHAM MARICOPA PIMA PINAL SANTA CRUZ
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 5:49 PM Aug. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Sunday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. &&
Wind and Dust Advisory
Issued: 5:49 PM Aug. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Sunday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 4:45 PM Aug. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE PHOENIX METRO AREA TODAY AND THURSDAY... The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area Today and Thursday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
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