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Severe storms bring hail and tornado warnings to Arizona
Severe storms swept across Arizona, bringing heavy rain and hail to the Phoenix area and northern parts of the state.
In Phoenix suburbs, hail as large as eggs fell and winds reached 60 mph.
Tornado warnings covered parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties, including areas around Flagstaff and Prescott.
The National Weather Service had not confirmed that a tornado touched down.
Forecasters had warned of flash flooding and damaging wind, with a flood watch in effect for much of Arizona from Wednesday morning until Thursday afternoon.
The storms were linked to a Pacific low-pressure system drawing moisture into the state.
The immediate concern was flooding and dangerous travel, as rain and storms could affect commutes over two days.
The warnings were due to expire at different times on Wednesday, and a tornado watch for much of northern Arizona was set to last until 6 p.m.
MST.
Severe storms brought hail and strong winds to the Phoenix area and prompted multiple tornado warnings in Arizona.
FOX 10 reported no confirmation from the National Weather Service that any tornadoes had touched down.
Warnings covered parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties, including Flagstaff, Prescott and nearby areas.
A tornado watch was issued for a large portion of northern Arizona until 6 p.m. MST.
Forecasters had also warned of flash-flooding risk, with a flood watch covering much of Arizona from Wednesday morning until Thursday afternoon.
- Who
- Residents in parts of Arizona, including the Phoenix area and northern Arizona, were affected.
- What
- Severe storms brought hail and strong winds, while tornado warnings and a tornado watch were issued. No tornado touchdown was confirmed by the National Weather Service.
- When
- Storms and warnings were reported Tuesday night and Wednesday. The article reports the tornado watch was in effect until 6 p.m. MST.
- Where
- The Phoenix area and parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties in Arizona, including Flagstaff and Prescott.
- Why
- A Pacific low-pressure system was expected to draw moisture into Arizona and destabilize the atmosphere, supporting thunderstorm development.
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Thunderstorms rolled through the Phoenix area, bringing heavy hail.
Tornado warnings were in effect for parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties, with expiration times ranging from 6:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. MST.
A tornado watch was issued for a large portion of northern Arizona until 6 p.m. MST.
A flood watch covered much of Arizona, including metro Phoenix.
- Hail
- Egg-sized hail was reported in the Phoenix suburbs.
- Wind
- Winds reached 60 mph, according to the Yahoo headline.
- Tornado confirmation
- No tornado touchdowns had been confirmed by the National Weather Service.
- Tornado watch
- Large portion of northern Arizona, until 6 p.m. MST.
- Flood watch
- Much of Arizona, from Wednesday morning until Thursday afternoon.
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