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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Flagstaff AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 3:07AM MST until October 21 at 3:30AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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A warning covered Yavapai County, Arizona, from 3:07 to 3:30 a.m. MST on October 21, 2026. The source reports a storm with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

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  • Affected location: Yavapai County, Arizona
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The warning instructed people to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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