Phoenix, AZ Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MARICOPA COUNTY...

At 449 PM MST, thunderstorms were clustered near Phoenix
International Raceway, or near Avondale, moving north at 15 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear,
Buckeye, El Mirage, Paradise Valley, Tolleson, Youngtown, Waddell,
Laveen, Cashion, Sun City, New River, Sun City West, Estrella, and
Litchfield Park.

Thunderstorms will continue to develop and move northward through
Maricopa County including the West and North Valley. Storms will be
capable of producing localized wind gusts to 40 to 50 mph and pea
sized hail.

Brief torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storm, and
may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways.

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

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...PM-10 HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE
PHOENIX METRO AREA SUNDAY...

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a
PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area on Sunday.

An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate
widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations
that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air
quality deteriorates.

Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air
contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,
especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A
decrease in physical activity is recommended.

Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid
travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid
using gas-powered lawn equipment.

For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.