Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Pima County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Pima County until 8 PM MST, with 60 mph wind gusts expected. Seek immediate shelter.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Pima County, Arizona, until 8:00 PM MST tonight, October 10.
The National Weather Service in Tucson reports a severe thunderstorm located 10 miles south of Pisinemo, moving north at 35 mph. This storm is capable of producing dangerous 60 mph wind gusts, which can cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Residents in Pisinemo, GuVo, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Covered Wells, Ali Chugk, San Simon, Why, Gunsight, Charco 27, Pia Oik, Santa Cruz, Mountain Village, San Simon West, KuKatch, Kupk, Papago Farms, Kots Kug, and Lukeville should seek shelter immediately. This includes travelers on Route 85 between mile markers 52 and 69, and between mile markers 74 and 80, as well as Route 86 between mile markers 53 and 94.
Instructions: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Wind damage with this storm is expected before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring; if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck.
Discussion (0)
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!