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Northern Arizona Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat
29 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Coconino County on Saturday afternoon.
- Winds up to 50 mph and hail as large as 1 inch were warned.
- The storm was moving northeast at 30 mph near Cape Royal Point.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued on Saturday, August 29th, for Coconino County in north-central Arizona. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued the alert at 2:28 p.m., with the warning in effect until 3 p.m. MST. Meteorologists warned of significant hazards, including hail the size of quarters and winds potentially reaching 50 mph.
The storm system was observed near Cape Royal Point and was moving northeast at approximately 30 mph. Affected areas included popular overlooks and camping sites such as Roosevelt Point Overlook, North Rim Campground, and the Colorado River between river miles 52 and 57. Residents were advised to seek shelter inside well-built structures and stay away from windows due to the risk of large hail.
