Arizona Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 10/21/2026 00:43

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 12:43AM MST until October 21 at 1:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 21, 2026 - 12:43am
Expires: 
October 21, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
At 1243 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles east of Agua Fria National Monument, or 17 miles northeast of Black Canyon City, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Yavapai County.
Instruction: 
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds. This storm is capable of producing all types of severe weather including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds, and tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a bathroom, closet or basement.
Area Description: 
Yavapai, AZ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov