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Thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on August 3rd, and some of the stronger storms affected the community of Tempe. The storms produced damaging microburst winds that were estimated to reach 70 mph at times. Several reports of damage were received from the public, mostly in the area about 2 miles to the east of Tempe. The damage reports all occurred at approximately 1815MST. According to public reports, a two foot in diameter tree was uprooted, and when it fell it damaged a stone wall. Additionally, two large trees were blown down, causing damage to a cinder block wall and a swimming pool. Many other large trees in the area were also blown down. Finally, another public report indicated that a power pole was snapped in east central Tempe at the intersection of South River Drive and Southern Avenue. This location was on Southern Avenue between McClintock Drive and the Loop 101.
Winds associated with thunderstorms uprooted trees and brought down power lines to parts of the Phoenix metropolitan area. About 6,000 SRP customers were without power in the Gilbert area. Dense blowing dust also resulted in very low visibility, delaying flights at Sky Harbor airport.
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Tempe, Arizona
| City | Tempe |
| County | Maricopa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85280, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85287 |
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