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Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 6:36PM MST until October 21 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 53 min ago United States
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At 636 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles north of Forest Lakes, or 14 miles west of
Heber-Overgaard, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Chevelon Canyon Lake and Chevelon Canyon Dam.

This includes State Route 260 between mile markers 300 and 303.

This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground and Camp Shadow Pines.

Measurements

Coordinates34.4560, -110.7900
RegionCoconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-21T18:45:00-07:00

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