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Tucson Hit by 60 MPH Winds: Severe Storm Warning Issued
12 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Pima County on Saturday.
- Winds up to 60 mph and small hail are expected.
- Storm poses risk of damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
On Saturday, July 11, at 4:39 p.m. MST, the National Weather Service in Tucson issued a severe thunderstorm warning for east-central Pima County, Arizona. This alert remained in effect until 5:30 p.m. MST. The storm was detected eight miles southeast of Vail, traveling northwest at 15 mph.
Residents in affected areas, including Tucson, Vail, Corona De Tucson, East Sahuarita, and Rita Ranch, were warned of hazardous conditions. Meteorologists forecast wind gusts reaching 60 mph and small hail, capable of causing significant damage to structures and vegetation. Key roadways like Interstate 10 and Route 83 were also impacted.
This event occurred during Arizona's monsoon season, characterized by heat, moisture, and instability, which typically runs from June 15 to September 30. A severe thunderstorm warning signifies imminent or ongoing storms with winds of 58 mph or greater and/or hail of at least one inch in diameter.
