Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 5 at 7:35PM MST until August 5 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sierra Vista, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Sierra Vista.
This includes the following highways...
Route 90 between mile markers 319 and 325. Route 92 between mile
markers 322 and 327.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov