Tornado Warning issued for Central Pima County, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Tornado Warning for central Pima County until 10:30 PM MST due to radar-indicated rotation capable of producing a tornado and 1.5-inch hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Pima County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from August 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM MST until August 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM MST. Severity: Extreme. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona. Locations impacted include No:ligk, Cababi, San Luis - Sells District, Rincon and Sikul Himathk. This includes Route 86 between mile markers 96 and 105.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches). Radar indicated rotation.
Timeline
Alert effective August 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM MST and expires August 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM MST.
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