Arizona Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/21/2026 01:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 1:33AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 21, 2026 - 1:33am
Expires: 
October 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
At 133 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Morristown, or 14 miles west of Circle City, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wickenburg.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov