Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 5 at 7:53PM MST until August 5 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 753 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ramsey Canyon, moving southwest at 25 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...
Parker Canyon Lake and Ramsey Canyon Preserve.
This includes the following highways...
Route 92 near mile marker 328. Route 83 between mile markers 3 and 6.
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.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov