Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Gila County, AZ
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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County until 4:45 PM MST on August 8.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Gila County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ on August 8 at 4:18 PM MST. The alert is effective from 4:18 PM MST until 4:45 PM MST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Gila County in east central Arizona. Locations impacted include Young and State Route 288 between mile markers 298 and 311. The storm was located 6 miles northeast of Young, or 14 miles south of Forest Lakes, moving south at 10 mph.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
The storm is capable of producing quarter size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH. Damage to vehicles is expected. Hazards are radar indicated.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 8 at 4:18 PM MST until August 8 at 4:45 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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