WWUS85 KPSR 022016 SPSPSR Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 116 PM MST Wed Jul 2 2025 AZZ547-552-556>558-560>563-022315- Southeast Gila County-Mazatzal Mountains-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-Superior-Rio Verde/Salt River-Pinal/Superstition Mountains- 116 PM MST Wed Jul 2 2025 ...THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS GILA, MARICOPA, AND PINAL COUNTIES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS... At 108 PM MST, radar indicated several thunderstorms across southern Gila County, with increasing coverage of thunderstorms across eastern and central Gila County and future development anticipated across higher terrain areas of Pinal and far eastern Maricopa Counties over the next several hours. Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible. Locations impacted include... Globe, Superior, Hayden, Christmas, Sycamore Creek, Roosevelt, Sunflower, San Carlos, Miami, Cutter, Hilltop, Roosevelt Dam, Sawmill, Top-Of-The-World, Central Heights-Midland City, Tonto National Monument, Four Peaks, Apache Lake, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, and Top Of The World. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Any future thunderstorm development may become severe, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3347 11017 3339 11044 3329 11046 3320 11040 3315 11063 3299 11079 3324 11094 3312 11114 3399 11159 3401 11143 3380 11115 3376 11099 3364 11092 3368 11084 3366 11078 3379 11068 3385 11056 3383 11033 3360 11000 3347 11000 TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 191DEG 5KT 3309 11077 $$ AY