Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 03:00 📍 Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; … (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
At 434 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Mesa, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, East Mesa, Sugar…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaScottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-21T16:34:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-21T16:34:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-21T16:34:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T17:00:00-07:00
📋 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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.54bdf1a9a7162d5da2fe706cb73159bd43e91e04.001.1
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.
- 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 434 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Mesa, moving northeast at 40 mph.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
- Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, East Mesa, Sugar…
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