Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 12:27PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 1227 PM MST /127 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm just west of Joseph City, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Navajo County.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 262 and 279. Business Interstate
40 between mile markers 275 and 276.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov