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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 12, NWS Tucson, AZ

July 13, 2022Pima County, Pinal County, Arizona

NWS Tucson, AZ issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 13, 2022, 6:15 PM MST for Pima County, Pinal County, Arizona. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jul 13, 2022, 6:15 PM MST (01:15 UTC)
Expired
Jul 13, 2022, 7:00 PM MST
In force
45 min
Issued by
NWS Tucson, AZ
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Pima County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ

The radar

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tucson, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 13, 1:35 PM MST, 4 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 13, 1:35 PM MST, 4 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
135 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Temperatures will remain above average as we continue to
see a daily chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A strong ridge of high pressure aloft will continue to
result in above normal daytime temperatures through the weekend.
Drier air across eastern sections into NM will limit thunderstorm
chances there through at least early next week. Thereafter,
ensembles favored some deeper moisture working back into the area
next week for better thunderstorm coverage areawide. Until then, the
best chance of daily thunderstorms will be in the mountains and from
Tucson south and westward. Temperatures will also lower a few
degrees next week as moisture and rain chances increase.

&&

.AVIATION...Valid through 15/00Z.
ISOLD -SHRA, then ISOLD-SCT -SHRA/TSRA with CIGS 8-12k ft AGL
possible this afternoon and evening. SFC winds generally less
than 12 kts with the exception of gusty and erratic thunderstorm
outflows. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Temperatures will remain several degrees above
average through the weekend with enough moisture for daily
thunderstorm chances. Strong and erratic outflow winds from some
storms.

&&

.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None.

&&

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 13, 1:37 PM MST, 4 hours 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
137 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

AZZ503-504-513-132115-
Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including
Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon-Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar
Valleys including Nogales-Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green
Valley/Marana/Vail-
137 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Pima
County through 215 PM MST...

At 136 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Corona De Tucson, or 9 miles east of Sahuarita, moving west at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Tucson, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Drexel
Heights, South Tucson, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, East
Sahuarita, Summit, Corona De Tucson, Tucson International Airport,
Valencia West, Tucson Estates, Saguaro National Park East, Rita Ranch
and San Xavier Mission.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 10 between mile markers 261 and 278.
 Interstate 19 between mile markers 32 and 63.
 Route 86 between mile markers 165 and 171.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3220 11071 3174 11078 3175 11120 3219 11109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 095DEG 15KT 3197 11083

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GEL
Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:50 PM MST, 3 hours 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
250 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

AZZ502-504-132230-
Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells-Tucson Metro Area including
Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail-
250 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Pima
County through 330 PM MST...

At 250 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tucson Estates, or 14 miles south of Marana, moving northwest at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and areas of blowing dust
         reducing visibility.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Tucson, Marana, Casas Adobes, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, South
Tucson, Three Points, Avra Valley, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation,
Tortolita, Tucson Estates, Saguaro National Park West, Valencia West,
Picture Rocks and Ryan AirField.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 10 between mile markers 236 and 259.
 Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 72.
 Route 86 between mile markers 149 and 170.
 Route 286 between mile markers 44 and 45.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3225 11091 3199 11126 3227 11156 3249 11121
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 126DEG 11KT 3220 11116

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GEL
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 14, 3:06 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTWCPima39 min
Jul 14, 3:28 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementTWCPinal47 min
Jul 14, 3:44 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementTWC46 min
Jul 14, 4:14 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementTWC46 min
Jul 14, 4:23 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTWCPima20 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.