Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 3:05PM MST until July 17 at 3:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
SVRTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 345 PM MST.
* At 305 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tucson
International Airport, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Tucson, Drexel Heights, South Tucson, San Xavier Community, Tucson
International Airport and San Xavier Mission.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 56 and 63. Route 86 between mile
markers 166 and 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 260 and 267.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek
shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: