Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 3 at 9:56PM MST until August 3 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 9:56pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 956 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles north of Sells, moving southwest at 5 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...
No:ligk.
This includes Route 86 between mile markers 102 and 105.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov