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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

N Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ ⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 01:45 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
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At 334 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Metro Center, or near Phoenix, moving northeast at 40 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR CENTRAL PORTIONS OF PHOENIX. HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations …

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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

Sent2026-10-21T15:34:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-21T15:34:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-21T15:34:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T15:45:00-07:00

📋 Official instructions

Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing destructive hail and damaging winds.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d9e9488a145099147e5561a7a721e507715fa1c1.001.1
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 now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing destructive hail and damaging winds.
  • 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 334 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Metro Center, or near Phoenix, moving northeast at 40 mph.
  • THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR CENTRAL PORTIONS OF PHOENIX.
  • HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
  • SOURCE...Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
  • Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.
  • Locations …
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