Strong Storms Near Gold Canyon: Gusty Winds and Hail Expected
A Special Weather Statement is in effect until 5:45 PM MST today for Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, and surrounding areas, warning of strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail.
Residents in Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, and surrounding areas should monitor weather conditions closely. A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service Phoenix AZ until 5:45 PM MST today, September 24.
At 4:59 PM MST, Doppler radar detected a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Queen Valley, moving west at 20 mph. This storm is expected to bring wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail. Gusty winds could cause minor damage to outdoor objects, knock down tree limbs, and blow around unsecured items.
The affected areas include Rio Verde/Salt River, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, and the Pinal/Superstition Mountains. Specific locations impacted are Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, Superstition Mountains, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield, Canyon Lake, Queen Valley, Saguaro Lake, and Tortilla Flat.
Monitor the weather situation and be alert for threatening weather conditions as the storm passes through.
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