Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 18:45 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 816 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Desert Mountain, or 13 miles north of Scottsdale, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Camp Creek, Desert Mountain, Rio Verd…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventSevere Thunderstorm Warning
Response typeShelter
CategoryMet
Affected areaMaricopa, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T08:16:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-22T08:16:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-22T08:16:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-22T08:45:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.07afb259bc482a7c385b4fff375d037cf100db65.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
- 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 816 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Desert Mountain, or 13 miles north of Scottsdale, moving north at 45 mph.
- HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
- SOURCE...Radar indicated.
- IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
- Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Locations impacted include...
- Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Camp Creek, Desert Mountain, Rio Verd…
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