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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 10:17 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 345 PM MST.

* At 317 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles north of
Bisbee-Douglas Airport, moving north at 10 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...
Elfrida.

This includes Route 191 between mile markers 24 and 34.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.

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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:21 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL COCHISE COUNTY...

At 221 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
between 1 and 2 inches of heavy rain falling near Rucker Canyon
across the southwest portions of the Chiricahua Mountains. Rainfall
runoff will result in flash flooding of the drainages that feed into
Rucker Canyon Creek. Elsewhere, heavy rainfall that fell across the
west-central portions of the Chiricahua Mountains will continue to
result in flash flooding along West Turkey Creek.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Portal, Chiricahua National Monument, Rucker Canyon and Paradise.

This includes the following highways...
Route 181 between mile markers 48 and 64. Route 186 between mile
markers 357 and 359.

This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Hwy 181 at Turkey Creek.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
South Fork Keating Creek, Onion Creek, Silver Creek, Fivemile
Creek, East Whitetail Creek, Stanford Creek, Whitewater Draw,
Pridham Creek, Leslie Creek, East Turkey Creek, Pinery Creek,
Indian Creek, Ash Creek, West Whitetail Creek, Witch Creek, Wood
Canyon, Cave Creek, Turkey Creek, Rucker Canyon and Keating Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 8:01 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in
Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties and 107 to 113 elsewhere. Major to
Extreme HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal
County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro
Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper
Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90
degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight.
Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.

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