Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 27 at 5:48PM MST until August 27 at 6:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 548 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over South and west
Tucson. This storm was 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...
Tucson, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Drexel Heights, South Tucson
and Tucson Mountain Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 60 and 63. Route 86 between mile
markers 168 and 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 257 and 266.
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:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov