SEVERE WEATHER ALERT - FIERCE DUST STORM REACHES CASA GRANDE AND CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY
A fierce and determined dust storm with high winds, heavy dust with zero visibility is now striking central Casa Grande and poses an immediate threat to all motorists and residents alike. Secure pets indoors if possible, secure doors and windows and avoid travel. Heavy Thunderstorm is approaching from the South with Hail which will produce heavy rains, damaging winds and also reports of Hail. Do not take any chances, avoid travel, contact loved ones already traveling if possible and encourage them to seek shelter or park well off the roadway until this storm passes. DO NOT enter flooded dips in roadways. RFRD Apologizes for the tardiness in sending this message as there was technical difficulty creating a delay in sending this message. Please be safe...
Instructions:
Avoid travel on local roadways until the storm has subsided, watch for blowing debris, debris caught on power lines, or flooded roadways.
Address/Location
Regional Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.
7951 W McCartney Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85194
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 520-723-4680
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Severe Weather Warning