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Arizona’s Devastating Storm Leaves a Trail of Destruction

In an emergency situation, a massive storm wreaked havoc in Mesa, Arizona, USA. This powerful storm, accompanied by relentless rain and lightning, struck the Phoenix area, the capital of Arizona, on September 12, 2023. With wind speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour, it left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Mesa City Assessing Widespread Damage

Mesa City authorities swung into action, assessing the extensive storm damage as the sun rose. The impact of this storm was widespread, causing chaos and darkness throughout the city. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service Office in Phoenix, covering communities in the East Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, parts of Queen Creek, and Sun Lakes.

Falcon Field Airport Takes a Beating

The powerful storm’s lightning strikes downed power lines, inflicted severe damage to buildings, and even overturned aircraft at Falcon Field Airport. This devastating lightning storm tore through the area, leaving Falcon Field Airport in shambles.

The Precision Avionics Hangar bore the brunt of the storm, losing its entire roof. Shockingly, about 20 aircraft on the field were overturned or damaged, and some even exploded upon exiting the hangar, as reported by Falcon Field Airport spokesperson Deanne Thomas.

Mesa City’s Response and Casa Grande Hailstorm

In the aftermath, Mesa City swiftly deployed crews to begin the monumental task of cleaning up the storm’s debris. Anticipating that some repairs may take weeks, the city is determined to restore normalcy.

Meanwhile, Casa Grande, a city in Pinal County, Arizona, also faced nature’s fury with a significant hailstorm. Additionally, Old Town Scottsdale, on the east side of Maricopa County, Arizona, experienced heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.

The destructive force of this massive storm serves as a reminder of nature’s power and the resilience of communities in Arizona as they come together to recover from this devastating event.

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