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weather NWS severe Apache, AZ; Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Yavapai, AZ October 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 691 UNTIL 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 690 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARIZONA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA

COCONINO NAVAJO

IN NORTHEAST ARIZONA

APACHE

IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA

YAVAPAI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, CHINLE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, FORT DEFIANCE, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, LUKACHUKAI, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, SPRINGERVILLE, ST. JOHNS, WHITERIVER, WINDOW ROCK, AND WINSLOW.

Severe weather in Apache, AZ; Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Yavapai, AZ brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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