ACT NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pima and Pinal Counties until 7:45 PM MST
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Pima and Pinal Counties until 7:45 PM MST, urging residents to seek immediate shelter due to 60 mph wind gusts and small hail.
Residents in parts of Pima and Pinal Counties are advised to seek immediate shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tucson AZ. The warning is in effect until 7:45 PM MST tonight, October 10.
At 7:24 PM MST, severe thunderstorms were detected moving northeast at 35 mph, located along a line from over Pinal Airpark to over Tanque Verde. These storms are capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. The NWS indicates that wind damage may occur before rain or lightning is present.
Impacted locations include Tucson, Catalina, Oro Valley, Marana, Casas Adobes, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde, Saddlebrooke, and Avra Valley. This warning also covers portions of Route 79 (between mile markers 92 and 95), Route 77 (between mile markers 70 and 92), and Interstate 10 (between mile markers 217 and 254).
Actionable information: Seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
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