Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise and Pima Counties, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Cochise County and east central Pima County until 10:30 PM 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 9:39 PM MST August 30, 2026 until 10:30 PM MST August 30, 2026. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed. Severity: Severe.
Affected Areas
West Central Cochise County and East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Benson, Whetstone, St. David, Kartchner Caverns State Park and Mescal. Highways affected: Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 310; Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 312; Interstate 10 between mile markers 291 and 316; Route 82 between mile markers 49 and 59.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 9:39 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. David, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts (radar indicated). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective August 30, 2026 at 9:39 PM MST and expires August 30, 2026 at 10:30 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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