Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 27 at 6:51PM MST until August 27 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 651 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oro Valley,
moving west at 15 mph.
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...
Catalina, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke, Saddlebrooke Ranch, Oracle
Junction and Biosphere 2.
This includes the following highways...
Route 79 between mile markers 92 and 95. Route 77 between mile
markers 85 and 95.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov