PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A few clusters of strong storms formed over far northwestern Maricopa County Saturday night.
8 August 2026 8:30 PM MST: A few clusters of strong storms have formed over Southern Yavapai and far Northwestern Maricopa County and are trending west southwestward with time. Expect strong, gusty winds with leading outflows visible on radar, and possibly blowing dust. #azwx pic.twitter.com/od5EJtDFes
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 9, 2026
The National Weather Service warned anyone on Lake Pleasant to prepare for gusty winds due to an outflow boundary.
High winds could capsize boats and frequent lightning can be dangerous for anyone on the water. Officials urged recreators to keep a close eye on the weather.
8 August 2026 7:45 PM MST: Boaters or campers on/near Lake Pleasant, strong thunderstorms to the north will send gusty outflow winds over the Lake shortly. Storms are developing in the vicinity; beware of dangerous cloud to ground lightning! #azwx pic.twitter.com/GsRPbWPhty
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 9, 2026
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