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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 3:18PM MST until October 21 at 3:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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NWS Phoenix issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa, Arizona, from 3:18 to 3:45 p.m. MST on October 21, 2026. The source reports ping-pong-ball-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts and instructs people to shelter indoors.

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  • Affected location: Maricopa, Arizona
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The warning directs people to seek shelter immediately because the storm may produce damaging hail and winds.

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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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