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Arizona Sees Quarter-Inch Hail!
6 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Coconino and Yavapai counties.
- Quarter-inch hail is expected, capable of damaging vehicles.
- The storm was moving south near Sedona at 5 mph.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Coconino and Yavapai counties in Arizona on Wednesday, August 5. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff warned of quarter-inch hail, urging residents to seek shelter and stay clear of windows due to the storm's potential to cause significant damage.
At 4:40 p.m. MST, the storm was detected near Munds Mountain Wilderness, moving slowly southward at 5 mph. Key areas under the warning included Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Sedona Airport, and surrounding wilderness areas, impacting travelers on Interstate 17 and State Route 179.
Arizona's monsoon season, running from June 15 to September 30, typically brings intense heat, moisture, and atmospheric instability, fostering storm development. Severe thunderstorms are characterized by winds of 58 mph or higher and/or hail of an inch or larger in diameter.
