First published Oct 15, 2026, 1:14:42 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 1:14:42 PM UTC

High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:29AM MST until October 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

The NWS issued a High Wind Warning for multiple named valleys, mountain areas, counties, and communities in Arizona, including Tucson and Nogales. The warning is in effect until October 16 at 11:00 PM MST.

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Why it matters

The warning covers multiple named Arizona communities and areas through October 16 at 11:00 PM MST.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:29AM MST until October 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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