Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 4:54PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 4:54pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description:
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ