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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 11 at 7:26AM MST until October 11 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Coconino and Yavapai counties, Arizona. The alert cited 60 mph wind gusts, small hail, and possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Lightning during a monsoon storm in Arizona, with a fire in the distance that was started by the storm.
Illustrative image: Lightning during a monsoon storm in Arizona, with a fire in the distance that was started by the storm. — j_arred/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Why it matters

The warning describes potentially damaging conditions across two Arizona counties and includes a short active period.

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
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
8/10

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