Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 3 at 8:57PM MST until August 3 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
TORTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 945 PM MST.
* At 857 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Topawa, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 impacted include...
Topawa, Vamori, South Komelik, Cowlic and Fresnal Canyon.
Instruction:
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.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. Take cover now!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:45 PM MST. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:45 PM MST. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov