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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 1:58PM MST until October 22 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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NWS Phoenix reported an observed storm in Gila County, Arizona, with hail up to ping-pong-ball size and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The warning called for people to shelter indoors and remained in effect until 3 p.m. MST.

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  • Affected location: Gila County, Arizona
  • The warning called for people to shelter indoors and remained in effect until 3 p.m.
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The warning described active risks from damaging hail, strong winds, and lightning and urged people to take shelter.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
8/10

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