Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise and Graham Counties, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Cochise County and south central Graham County until 2:45 AM MST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Arizona
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from August 31, 2026 at 1:46 AM MST until August 31, 2026 at 2:45 AM MST.
Affected Areas
North Central Cochise County and South Central Graham County in southeastern Arizona, including the town of Bowie. Highways impacted include Route 191 between mile markers 88 and 103, Interstate 10 between mile markers 343 and 377, and Route 186 between mile markers 343 and 346.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 1:46 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bowie moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 2:45 AM MST on August 31, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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