Flagstaff, AZ 86003 Weather Alerts

Coconino County4:05 PM MST35.20°N, 111.65°W

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 4:30 PM Wed·Issued 3:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 3:55PM MST until October 21 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

SVRFGZ

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...

* Until 430 PM MST /530 PM MDT/.

* At 355 PM MST /455 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of Cameron, or 23 miles south of Tuba City, moving north at 65 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Tuba City, Cameron, Tappan Spring, Moenkopi, Coal Mine Mesa, Willow Springs, Moenave, Tuba City Airport, Rare Metals and Ward Terrace.

This includes the following highways... Highway 160 between mile markers 312 and 331. U.S. Highway 89 between mile markers 464 and 490. State Route 264 between mile markers 322 and 340.

What to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Flagstaff AZ.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MST /700 PM MDT/ Wednesday for a portion of north central Arizona.

Areas: Coconino, AZ

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 5:30 PM Wed·Issued 2:28 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 2:28PM MST until October 21 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

FFWFGZ

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...

* Until 530 PM MST /630 PM MDT/.

* At 228 PM MST /328 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Flood waters flowing in from the Moenkopi Wash are also emptying into the Little Colorado River near Cameron at this time which will elevate water levels in the warning area.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and Salt Trail Canyon.

This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 near mile marker 282...and between mile markers 285 and 286.

This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site and Above LCR Camp Site.

This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp.

This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River, Moenkopi Wash, Bekihatso Wash, Sheep Wash and Colorado River.

What to do

Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well.

Areas: Coconino, AZ

Tornado Watch

Extreme · Future

Until 6:00 PM Wed·Issued 10:10 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Tornado Watch issued October 21 at 10:10AM MST until October 21 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA

COCONINO NAVAJO

IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA

YAVAPAI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, WHITERIVER, AND WINSLOW.

Areas: Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Yavapai, AZ

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 5:53 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 5:53AM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: All of northern and central Arizona.

When: Through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - An upper-level trough will bring a deep surge of subtropical and tropical moisture into our region. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of northern and central Arizona early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening. Stronger thunderstorms will bring threats of Flash Flooding, while more prolonged rainfall could lead to elevated flow in streams, rivers, and washes. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

What to do

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.

Areas: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264

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