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Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 7:41AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America

Event time: Oct 21, 2026 14:41 UTC Last updated: 1 hr ago United States

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At 741 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Sugarloaf Mountain, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Sugarloaf Mountain, Punkin
Center, Tonto Basin and Four Peaks.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 87 between mile markers 202 and 211. AZ Route 188 between
mile markers 253 and 262.

Measurements

Coordinates	33.7683, -111.3917
Region	Rio Verde/Salt River; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Expected
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-10-21T08:15:00-07:00

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