Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 6:07PM MST until August 30 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
SVRTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 645 PM MST.
* At 607 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hickiwan,
moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Hickiwan, San Simon, Why, Gunsight, Charco 27, Vaya Chin and San
Simon West.
This includes the following highways...
Route 85 between mile markers 51 and 53. Route 86 between mile
markers 53 and 77.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek
shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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