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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 1:20PM MST until October 22 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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A radar-indicated storm was reported in Gila County, Arizona, with golf-ball-size hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and continuous cloud-to-ground lightning. The warning instructed people outdoors to take shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

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  • Affected location: Gila County, Arizona
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The source reports immediate risks from hail, damaging winds, and lightning and gives a shelter instruction.

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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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