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Tucson Faces 60 MPH Winds & Hail!
24 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail as large as 1 inch are expected.
- Residents are advised to seek shelter away from windows.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson on Sunday, August 23rd, affecting Pima and Santa Cruz counties. The warning, which was in effect until 3:45 p.m. MST, alerted residents to the threat of 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to one inch in diameter.
Meteorologists advised seeking shelter inside a well-built structure and staying away from windows due to the storm's capability to produce damaging winds and large hail. The storm was located near Sonoita and moving northwest at 5 mph.
Impacts are expected to include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Key locations within the warning area include Sonoita, and specific stretches of Route 82 and Route 83.
