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Thunderstorms and lightningSevere Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 5:05PM MST until October 21 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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A radar-indicated severe thunderstorm near Sugarloaf Mountain was moving north at 40 mph across areas of Gila and Maricopa counties, Arizona. The alert cited possible 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-size hail and instructed people to seek shelter immediately.
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- Affected location: Gila and Maricopa counties, Arizona
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The warning reported damaging-wind and large-hail hazards and advised immediate shelter in a well-built structure.
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Generated scores
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- Confidence
- 7/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 5:05PM MST until October 21 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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