First published Oct 22, 2026, 5:52:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 5:52:15 PM UTC

Tornado Watch — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Tornado Watch issued October 22 at 10:11AM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Gila County, Arizona, until 8 PM MST on October 22, replacing part of a severe thunderstorm watch. The alert names several communities in the county and describes the threat as possible.

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Affected location: Gila County, Arizona

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The watch identifies a possible tornado threat for communities in Gila County through 8 PM MST.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How 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: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Tornado Watch issued October 22 at 10:11AM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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