Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Pinal County, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Pinal County until 9:15 PM MST with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Pinal County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from 2026-08-23T20:27:00-07:00 until 2026-08-23T21:15:00-07:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Cockleburr, North Komelik, Kohatk and Jack Rabbit.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 8:27 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of Santa Rosa, moving north at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective August 23 at 8:27 PM MST until August 23 at 9:15 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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