Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 9:09AM MST until October 21 at 9:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Affected area: Coconino, AZ
Effective: Oct 21, 2026 9:09 AM GMT-0700
Expires: Oct 21, 2026 9:45 AM GMT-0700
Alert details
TORFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Coconino County in north central Arizona…
* Until 945 AM MST.
* At 909 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northwest of Forest Highlands, or 9 miles
southwest of Flagstaff, moving north at 45 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…
East Flagstaff, Downtown Flagstaff, Fort Valley, Forest Highlands,
Bellemont, Camp Navajo, Northern Arizona University, Sunnyside,
Railroad Springs, Cheshire, Coconino Estates, Flagstaff Ranch,
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Mt Elden Estates, Pine Del,
Arizona Snowbowl and Riordan.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 40 between mile markers 188 and 195. Interstate 17 between
mile markers 338 and 339. Route 66 between mile markers 192 and 197.
State Route 89A between mile markers 394 and 398. Highway 180 between
mile markers 217 and 226.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds…
Woody Mountain Campground, Fort Tuthill Campground, Ponderosa Trails
Park, Thorpe Park, Wheeler Park, Buffalo Park and McPherson Park.
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.
Source: NWS Flagstaff AZ
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