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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 5:06AM MST until October 22 at 5:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A severe thunderstorm was reported 18 miles north of Globe, Arizona, with two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts; the warning was in effect until 5:45 AM MST. The alert instructed people outdoors to seek shelter immediately.

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  • Affected location: Gila County, Arizona
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The warning calls for immediate shelter from a storm capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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