Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective Friday, August 22nd, 2025, for the following zones;
Issued Zones: Yavapail, Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima County …
Date Issued: August 22nd, 2025 at 11:30am local
Watch Discussion: Severe storms in the higher terrain near Payson and across the Gila County zones tells a grim look.. Prescott is going to take a direct hit with the under carnage … and Phoenix and Pina will be next … if you have horses etc, make sure you take care of how you do for this evening … I’m back!
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued at Arizona Weather Force when conditions are possible for severe thunderstorms, covering over 50% of the watch zone, with damaging winds of over 50 mph and large hail in the stronger storms. Severe Thunderstorm Watches at Arizona Weather Force are private, issued ahead of time to the public by AZWF as the lead-time is extremely important to you.
Raiden Storm
Master General Meteorologist