Severe Thunderstorm Warning: what it means
“A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when severe thunderstorms is happening or is imminent in the warning area. Severe thunderstorms have wind 58 mph or higher and/or hail 1 inch or larger. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building, away from windows.”
weather.gov →Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect right now
2 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect, 3 Severe Thunderstorm Watchs.
States: Arizona
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning until Oct 22, 2026, 8:45 AM ETGila, AZ
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning until Oct 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ETNavajo, AZ
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Oct 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ETGraham, AZ; Greenlee, AZ
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Oct 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ETGila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Oct 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ETApache, AZ; Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Yavapai, AZ
National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 8:27 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →
Watch, warning or advisory?
Each in the National Weather Service's own words.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when severe thunderstorms is happening or is imminent in the warning area. Severe thunderstorms have wind 58 mph or higher and/or hail 1 inch or larger. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building, away from windows.”
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
“A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Winds 58 mph or higher and/or hail 1inch or larger are possible in a severe thunderstorm. Secure items outdoors that may blow around in high winds. Stay informed and be ready to take action.”
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