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Thunderstorms and lightningSevere Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 10:28PM MST until October 20 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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A severe thunderstorm near Sugarloaf Mountain was reported with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail; torrential rain may lead to flash flooding. The warning instructed people to shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads.
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- Affected location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Maricopa County, Arizona
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The source calls for immediate shelter from the storm and warns of possible damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding.
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A severe thunderstorm near Sugarloaf Mountain was reported with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail; torrential rain may lead to flash flooding. The warning instructed people to shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads.
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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 7/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 10:28PM MST until October 20 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 11:02PM MST until October 20 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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