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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 8:16AM MST until October 22 at 8:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

An observed severe thunderstorm north of Scottsdale was producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Officials advised seeking shelter indoors and avoiding flooded roadways.

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  • Affected location: Maricopa County, Arizona
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The active storm posed immediate local risks from damaging winds and hail, with possible flash flooding.

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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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