Arizona Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:24PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 424 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Spring Valley, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Spring Valley, Cordes. This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 263 and 267. Interstate 17 between mile markers 254 and 269.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins
Forcast Office: 
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov