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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

N Issued by NWS Tucson AZ ⏳ In force until Fri 23 Oct, 02:15 📍 Santa Cruz, AZ (approximate) 🕑 58 min ago
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At 358 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rio Rico, moving northeast at 25 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... Tubac, Rio Rico, Patagonia, Patagonia…

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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 areaSanta Cruz, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Tucson AZ
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-22T15:58:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-22T15:58:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-22T15:58:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-22T16:15:00-07:00

📋 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.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5c7603860141849272e014fe59532c517748725b.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.
  • 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.
  • 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 358 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rio Rico, moving northeast at 25 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...
  • Tubac, Rio Rico, Patagonia, Patagonia…
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