Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 18:15 📍 Rio Verde/Salt River; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
At 741 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Sugarloaf Mountain, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ballantine Trailhead, Round Vall…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaRio Verde/Salt River; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-21T07:41:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-21T07:41:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-21T07:41:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T08:15:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm 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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9ce1450ef73ce5b9003830f33dbf53cfd2cfb44e.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm 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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- At 741 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Sugarloaf Mountain, moving northeast at 40 mph.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail.
- SOURCE...Radar indicated.
- IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
- Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
- Locations impacted include...
- Ballantine Trailhead, Round Vall…
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