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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Maricopa County

Wind gusts, hail and tornados are all possible.

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The Valley could see severe weather Tuesday afternoon, into the evening.
The Valley could see severe weather Tuesday afternoon, into the evening. (Celeste Wetzel/Patch)

PHOENIX, AZ — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Maricopa County until 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service says the main threats during this time will be possible tornadoes, wind gusts of up to 80 mph and hail.

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