Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 7:38PM MST until August 5 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 738 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Elgin. This
storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin.
This includes the following highways...
Route 82 between mile markers 19 and 31. Route 83 between mile
markers 15 and 25.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov