Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Green Valley and Sahuarita, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Pima County and north central Santa Cruz County until 1:45 PM MST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Arizona
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from September 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM MST until September 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM MST. Alert type code: SVW.
Affected Areas
East Central Pima County and North Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Madera Canyon and Arivaca Junction. Includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 25 and 42 and Route 83 near mile marker 44.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 1:06 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Green Valley and was stationary. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM MST and expires September 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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