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Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 7:24PM MST until October 21 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Tornado Warning · Navajo, AZ. Extreme; observed; urgency: immediate.

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Bulletin issued: 22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC
First saved by us: 22 October 2026 at 02:10 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 22 October 2026
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Source classification: Extreme · Source update

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Issuer / area: NWS Flagstaff AZ · Navajo, AZ
Certainty / urgency: Observed / Immediate
Message expiry (not hazard end): 22 October 2026 at 02:34 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC / 22 October 2026 at 02:30 UTC

Archived official description

At 722 PM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff Doppler radar indicated the severe thunderstorm near Heber had weakened and is no longer producing a tornado. However, small hail and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM MST Thursday for a portion of north central Arizona.

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Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 7:02PM MST until October 21 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 7:24PM MST until October 21 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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22 October 2026 at 02:02 UTC
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22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC
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22 October 2026 at 02:02 UTC
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22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC
Forecast onset
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22 October 2026 at 02:02 UTC
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22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC
Message expiry
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22 October 2026 at 02:30 UTC
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22 October 2026 at 02:34 UTC
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Official description
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TORFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Navajo County in north central Arizona... * Until 730 PM MST. * At 702 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Heber-Overgaard, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Heber-Overgaard, Aripine, Mogollon Airpark and Twin Lake. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 299 and 313. State Route 377 between mile markers 0 and 13. State Route 277 between mile markers 306 and 319. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Tall Timbers County Park.
After
At 722 PM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff Doppler radar indicated the severe thunderstorm near Heber had weakened and is no longer producing a tornado. However, small hail and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM MST Thursday for a portion of north central Arizona.
Official instructions
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Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5f8aed11e92f68a18f1b9e4bb434f7f73540d6a2.001.1
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.02af76c7bccf1fde743d25c2653e4e5772a7081d.001.1
Bulletin issued: 22 October 2026 at 02:24 UTC
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First saved record · 22 October 2026 at 02:10 UTC

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Bulletin issued: 22 October 2026 at 02:02 UTC

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Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 7:24PM MST until October 21 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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