Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Coconino, Gila and Yavapai, Arizona
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Coconino, Gila and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 4:43 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
A severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles west of Rye, or 16 miles southwest of Payson, moving north at 50 mph
Hazards
Half dollar size hail
Potential Impact
Damage to vehicles is expected
Locations Mentioned
Payson, Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, Mesa Del Caballo, Round Valley, East Verde Estates, Oxbow Estates, Beaver Valley Estates, Fort McDonald, Ellison Creek Cascades, Whispering Pines, Washington Park, Mead Ranch, Geronimo Estates, Bonita Creek Estates, Wonder Valley, Ellison Creek Estates, Clints Well and Hanging Garden. This includes the following highways. State Route 260 between mile markers 238 and 257. State Route 87 southbound between mile markers 248 and 251. State Route 87 between mile markers 248 and 294. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds. Geronimo Boy Scout Camp, Clints Well Campground, Houston Mesa Campground, Kehl Springs Campground, Knoll Lake Campground, Rumsey Park, Green Valley Park and Shadow Rim Ranch. This includes the following swimming holes. Water Wheel Falls, Ellison Creek Cascades, All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Dam "The Toilet Bowl" and Indian Maiden Falls
Areas Affected
The warning covers Coconino, Gila and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
Safety Information
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MST Wednesday for portions of north central and west central Arizona.
