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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 2:56 PM Oct. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 845 AM MST. * At 756 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Scottsdale, moving north at 45 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... Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, Camp Creek, McDowell Mountain Park, Rio Verde, Scottsdale Airport and Seven Springs. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 2:53 PM Oct. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
AZ . ARIZONA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE GILA GRAHAM GREENLEE MARICOPA PINAL
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:45 PM Oct. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MARICOPA COUNTY UNTIL 830 AM MST... At 745 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Mesa, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Carefree, McDowell Mountain Park, Rio Verde, Desert Mountain, Scottsdale Airport, Camp Creek, Granite Reef Dam, Salt River Indian Community, Downtown Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, Mesa Riverview Mall, Tempe Marketplace, Fort McDowell and Seven Springs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:35 AM Oct. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Tonopah Desert, northern Pinal County, and the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather disturbance will support scattered thunderstorms through this afternoon. Heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will remain possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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