Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
⏳ In force until Fri 23 Oct, 02:45 📍 Cochise, AZ; Pima, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 414 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sonoita, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Vail, Sonoita, Elgin and Kartchner Cav…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventSevere Thunderstorm Warning
Response typeShelter
CategoryMet
Affected areaCochise, AZ; Pima, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Tucson AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T16:14:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-22T16:14:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-22T16:14:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-22T16:45:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MST Thursday for a portion of Southeast Arizona.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4088fb79a23d5968fc6fee93bf822a009b873a70.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.866de46ec737fd43b79426f7ce1d1368afa2416e.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MST Thursday for a portion of Southeast Arizona.
- 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 414 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sonoita, moving northeast at 35 mph.
- HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
- SOURCE...Radar indicated.
- IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured.
- Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Locations impacted include...
- Vail, Sonoita, Elgin and Kartchner Cav…
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