Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coconino County near Wupatki National Monument (Sep 18, 2026)

Source: NOAA · Coconino County, AZ

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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coconino County until 6:15 PM MST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail observed on radar.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Coconino County, AZ
Issued
September 18, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Flagstaff AZ

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ. Effective from 5:42 PM MST September 17, 2026 until 6:15 PM MST September 17, 2026.

Affected Areas

Coconino County in north central Arizona. Locations impacted include Black Falls Crossing, Wupatki National Monument, Ward Terrace, Black Falls, Standing Rocks and Gray Mountain. This includes U.S. Highway 89 between mile markers 457 and 460.

What You Should Do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

Expected Conditions

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Radar indicated.

Timeline

Alert effective 2026-09-17T17:42:00-07:00 until 2026-09-17T18:15:00-07:00.

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