Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Pima and West Central Santa Cruz Counties, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Pima County and west central Santa Cruz County until 3:15 PM MST on August 3.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Arizona
- Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from 2:26 PM MST to 3:15 PM MST on August 3, 2026.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Pima County and West Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Arivaca, Arivaca Lake, and Ruby.
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 2:26 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Arivaca, moving southwest at 5 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 3:15 PM MST on August 3, 2026.
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