Strong storms expected northeast of Phoenix on Saturday evening

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Strong winds, lightning, thunder and rain roll into east Mesa

Strong winds, lightning, thunder and rain roll into east Mesa near Power and Brown roads Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.

Wendy Killeen, The Republic

Strong storms are expected northeast of the Valley and blowing dust is a concern for parts of Pinal County on Saturday evening.

Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour and damage is possible for roofs, sidings, and trees.

As a safety precaution, the National Weather Service in Phoenix is ​​advising that people move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for safety. The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warning before 8 pm for Maricopa County that expired at 8:30 pm

A blowing dust advisory is in effect for areas of Pinal County from 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday.

Above normal temperatures are expected to continue throughout the weekend with temperature highs in the lower deserts reaching upward of 110 to 115 degrees.

Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at [email protected] or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.

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