First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:27:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:27:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

NWS Flagstaff issues severe thunderstorm warning for Apache County, Arizona

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A severe thunderstorm warning covered Apache County until 2:30 p.m. MST on October 22. The source reported tennis-ball-size hail and instructed people outdoors to seek shelter immediately.

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Affected location: Apache County, Arizona
A severe thunderstorm warning covered Apache County until 2:30 p.m.

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The warning describes a threat of injury and property damage and calls for immediate shelter.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 1:56PM MST until October 22 at 2:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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