1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A line of thunderstorms formed rapidly over northern Maricopa County and affected many communities from Wickenburg to Carefree. The town of Wittman was especially hard hit as 38 power poles were downed by very high winds. Arizona Public Service also reported 1600 customers lost power.
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