First published Oct 22, 2026, 11:25:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 5:13:15 PM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 22 at 4:01AM MST until October 22 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 1:00 PM MST for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties in Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, and Casa Grande.

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Affected location: Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties, Arizona

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The watch identifies a time-limited severe-weather alert for three Arizona counties.

Update history

Oct 22, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 1:00 PM MST for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties in Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, and Casa Grande.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS
Oct 22, 2026, 11:37 AM UTC
A radar-indicated severe thunderstorm warning covers Gila, Arizona, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail reported. The alert describes potential property damage and directs people to shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

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Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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