{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.13061543ec04e715bdc25fc6a15da899c2302aac.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 3:48PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.13061543ec04e715bdc25fc6a15da899c2302aac.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Phoenix AZ"},"word_count":116,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 3:48PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Kofa; Central La Paz; Gila River Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Phoenix AZ\n**Sent:** 2026-09-16T15:48:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-16T15:48:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-16T16:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 348 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22\nmiles southeast of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, or 41 miles northeast of\nMartinez Lake, moving north at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nKofa Wildlife Refuge and Palm Canyon.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}