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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Tucson AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:14PM MST until October 22 at 4:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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A severe thunderstorm was reported over Sonoita, Arizona, with golf-ball-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The warning instructed people outdoors to take shelter and was in effect until 4:45 PM MST.

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  • Affected location: Sonoita, Arizona
  • The warning instructed people outdoors to take shelter and was in effect until 4:45 PM MST.
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The warning reports an observed storm capable of causing injuries and property damage and calls for immediate shelter.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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