Monsoon thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on July 30th. The atmosphere was very hot and unstable and favorable for the formation of strong gusty outflow winds, and  not surprisingly, some of the stronger storms generated damaging winds in excess of 60 mph at times. The storms primarily impacted communities to the east of Phoenix, such as Mesa and East Mesa. Most of the reported damage was in the form of downed trees. In the town of Mesa, broadcast media reported that 25 mature Cypress and Olive trees were downed. In East Mesa, the official ASOS station at Falcon Field measured a wind gust to 68 mph. No injuries were reported due to the strong gusty winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 30-JUL-19 17:01:00 to 30-JUL-19 17:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: DREAMLAND VILLA
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorms with strong and gusty outflow winds developed to the east of Phoenix during the afternoon hours on July 30th. At 1701MST, the official ASOS weather station at Falcon Field in East Mesa measured a wind gust to 68 mph. No damage was reported in the area due to the strong gust gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 30-JUL-19 17:10:00 to 30-JUL-19 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MESA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Monsoon thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 30th. Some of the stronger storms developed gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. One of the locations impacted by the gusty winds was the community of Mesa. According to both social media and broadcast media, at about 1700MST winds estimated to be nearly 65 mph in strength blew down about 25 mature Cypress and Olive trees in the city of Mesa's cemetery. No injuries were reported due to the damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 30-JUL-19 17:10:00 to 30-JUL-19 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: MESA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Monsoon thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Mesa, during the afternoon hours on July 30th. Some of the stronger storms produced gusty damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least 60 mph in strength. According to local broadcast media, at 1715MST winds up to 60 mph downed a large tree with a diameter of one foot. The tree was located in a residential area near the intersection of Brown Road and Gilbert Road about 3 miles northeast of Mesa. About 5 minutes earlier the same winds downed another large tree with a diameter between 1 and 2 feet. The tree was also in a residential area near the intersection of McKellips Road and Gilbert Road. No injuries were reported due to the falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 30-JUL-19 17:30:00 to 30-JUL-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SACATON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area, including area to the southeast of Phoenix, during the afternoon hours on July 30th. Some of the stronger storms generated powerful outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter located 1 miles south of the town of Sacaton, outflow winds estimated at least as high as 65 mph knocked over small trees near Ocotillo Road and See Farm Road. Limbs were torn off of other trees, and metal sheeting was blown off of some carport roofs in the area. No injuries were reported due to the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 30-JUL-19 17:40:00 to 30-JUL-19 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: PAPAGO AAF ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Monsoon thunderstorms developed over portions of the greater Phoenix area during the  afternoon and evening hours on July 30th; some affected the community of Scottsdale. The stronger storms generated gusty outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph at times. According to a trained spotter located about 2 miles south of central Scottsdale, gusty outflow winds downed trees with a diameter of 4 to 6 inches; the downed trees were blocking two of three lanes at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Oak Street. The downed trees were just north of the intersection of Scottsdale Road and McDowell Road. No injuries were reported.