Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Pinal County, Arizona
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 6:49PM MST until August 9 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 649 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northeast of Pinal Airpark, moving west at 10 mph. A confirmed gust to 74 mph occurred recently with this storm. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Eloy, Picacho, Picacho Peak State Park, Pinal Airpark and Red Rock. This includes the following highways... Route 79 between mile markers 105 and 107. Route 87 between mile markers 116 and 124. Interstate 10 between mile markers 206 and 232.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tucson AZ
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing widespread damaging winds. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Pinal County, Arizona?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET.
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