Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Expect Damaging Winds and Hail Tonight
What’s Happening:
A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 10:15 PM MST for eastern Pima County. The storm is currently 8 miles north of Vail and is moving west at 15 mph.
Affected Areas:
- Tucson
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Tanque Verde
- Vail
- San Xavier Community
- Tucson International Airport
- Summit
- Saguaro National Park East
- Rita Ranch
- San Xavier Mission
What to Expect:
- Wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Ping pong ball-sized hail
Impacts:
- Potential injuries to people and animals outdoors
- Hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles
- Considerable tree damage
- Wind damage likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings
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Safety Tips:
- Move to shelter inside a well-built structure
- Stay away from windows
- Avoid driving on flood-prone roads
When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or tucson.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.
