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. #azwxpic.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…