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Special Weather Statement

N Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ ⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 14:30 📍 Rio Verde/Salt River; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Pinal/Superstition Mo… (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
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At 343 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Florence, moving north at 45 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... Florence, Superior, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Queen V…

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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; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Pinal/Superstition Mountains
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-22T03:43:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-22T03:43:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-22T03:43:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-22T04:30:00-07:00

📋 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:2.49.0.1.840.0.373cf8b34aa48053aa1ae14ac71f676daaa2c458.001.1
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 343 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Florence, moving north at 45 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...
  • Florence, Superior, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Queen V…
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