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Update 1:50 pm

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN IMPERIAL COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 1:45 PM PDT.

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.  Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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Strong to severe thunderstorms expected across Southwestern La Paz, West Central Yuma, Imperial and Riverside Counties.

Thunderstorms are developing across the region.  Some storms may become strong to severe.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible, which may generate blowing dust.

Impacted locations include:

• Yuma
• El Centro
• Calexico
• Brawley
• Imperial
• Chiriaco Summit
• Plaster City
• Martinez Lake
• Salton CIty
• Desert Center
• Ocotillo
• Blythe
• Holtville
• Westmoreland
• North Shore
• Nicholls Warm Springs
• Salton Sea Beach
• Cibola
• Palo Verde
• Adrade

This includes the following highways:

• Arizona Interstate 10 between mile markers 1 and 10
• California Interstate 10 between mile markers 74 and 156
• Arizona Interstate 8 between mile marker 1 and 4

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.  Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.  Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.