Tornado Warning Issued in Navajo, Arizona

Tornado Warning was issued by the for Navajo County in Arizona.

Tornado Warning

The alert was issued at 4:46 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:15 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 13 miles south of Linden, or 14 miles southwest of Show Low, moving north at 45 mph

Hazards

Tornado and tennis ball size hail

Potential Impact

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely

Locations Mentioned

Show Low, Taylor, White Mountain Lake Estates, Linden, Pinedale, Shumway, Taylor Airport, Red Top Mountain, Fool Hollow Lake, Ned Lake, Telephone Lake, Pintail Lake and Schoens Lake. This includes the following highways. State Route 260 between mile markers 327 and 336. Highway 60 between mile markers 322 and 340. State Route 77 between mile markers 346 and 356. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground and Lewis Canyon Group Campground

Areas Affected

The warning covers Navajo County in Arizona.

Safety Information

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.