Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 5:49AM MST until October 21 at 6:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Affected area: Coconino, AZ
Effective: Oct 21, 2026 5:49 AM GMT-0700
Expires: Oct 21, 2026 6:15 AM GMT-0700
Alert details
At 549 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fort Valley, or 11 miles northwest of Flagstaff,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and quarter 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…
Fort Valley, Arizona Snowbowl, Saddle Mountain, Kachina Peaks
Wilderness, Lava River Cave and Wing Mountain.
This includes the following highways…
U.S. Highway 89 near mile marker 435. Highway 180 between mile
markers 227 and 240.
Safety information
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Source: NWS Flagstaff AZ
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