Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Whetstone Area in Cochise County, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West Central Cochise County until 2:30 PM MST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail observed near Whetstone.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Cochise County, Arizona
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson AZ. The alert is effective from September 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM MST until September 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM MST.
Affected Areas
West Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include Whetstone, Huachuca City, Tombstone and Fairbank. Highways affected are Route 90 between mile markers 303 and 318, Route 80 between mile markers 307 and 316, and Route 82 between mile markers 48 and 67.
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 1:46 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Whetstone, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 2:30 PM MST on September 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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