Clifton, AZ 85533 Weather Alerts

Greenlee County7:24 PM MST33.13°N, 109.25°W

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 8:00 PM Wed·Issued 7:21 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Tucson AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 7:21PM MST until October 21 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

SVRTWC

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East Central Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 800 PM MST.

* At 721 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Clifton, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Clifton, Morenci, York, Three Way and Guthrie.

This includes the following highways... Route 78 between mile markers 155 and 174. Route 191 between mile markers 148 and 171. Route 75 between mile markers 390 and 398.

What to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Areas: Greenlee, AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 9:00 PM Wed·Issued 1:40 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Tucson AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 21 at 1:40PM MST until October 21 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 689 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA

GRAHAM GREENLEE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CLIFTON, DUNCAN, MORENCI, SAFFORD, AND THATCHER.

Areas: Graham, AZ; Greenlee, AZ

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 10:00 PM Thu·Issued 11:09 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 11:09AM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.

When: Through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms today and widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 8:30 PM Wed·Issued 6:29 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 6:29PM MST until October 21 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Eastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona... Central Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona...

When: Until 830 PM MST.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 629 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clifton, Morenci, York, Guthrie and Three Way. - This includes the following highways... Route 78 between mile markers 155 and 166. Route 191 between mile markers 140 and 173. Route 75 between mile markers 389 and 398.

This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Ward Canyon Rd. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Areas: Graham, AZ; Greenlee, AZ

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