Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Patagonia, AZ
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for central Santa Cruz County until 8:00 PM MST, with 60 mph wind gusts near Patagonia.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Santa Cruz County, AZ
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from 2026-09-13T19:16:00-07:00 until 2026-09-13T20:00:00-07:00 MST. The alert is classified as Severe with immediate urgency and observed certainty.
Affected Areas
Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park. This includes Route 82 between mile markers 10 and 29.
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.
Expected Conditions
At 7:16 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Patagonia, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately on September 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM MST and expires at 8:00 PM MST the same day.
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