Severe Thunderstorm Warning Northwest of Lupton, Apache County
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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for rural areas northwest of Lupton in Apache County until 1:30 PM MST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Apache County, Arizona
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ. The alert is effective from September 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM MST until September 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM MST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Apache County in northeastern Arizona, mainly rural areas northwest of Lupton.
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 1:56 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of Lupton, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 1:30 PM MST on September 12, 2026.
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