Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 10:00 📍 Northwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 1117 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Luke AFB, or near Waddell, moving north at 35 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... Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorthwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-20T23:17:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-20T23:17:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-20T23:17:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T00:00:00-07:00
📋 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. 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.f7434b9307a03f397d1f1199df6db35b807930a0.001.1
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. 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 1117 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Luke AFB, or near Waddell, moving north at 35 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...
- Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise…
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