Full Notification

SVRTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 800 PM MST.

* At 653 PM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Three Points to near Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph have been observed at Tucson International Airport. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Casas Adobes, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, South Tucson, Three Points, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, Tortolita, San Xavier Community, Tucson Mountain Park, Valencia West, Tucson Estates, Saguaro National Park West, Tucson International Airport, Summit and Catalina Foothills. This includes the following highways... Interstate 19 between mile markers 48 and 63. Route 86 between mile markers 149 and 171. Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 78. Interstate 10 between mile markers 244 and 272. Route 286 near mile marker 45.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PIMA, AZ

Instructions:

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.