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Subtropical Storm Josephine Impacts the Eastern Seaboard; Pacific Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

Subtropical Storm Josephine will continue to bring significant coastal flooding impacts, dangerous marine conditions, and beach erosion along portions of the Eastern Seaboard. A Pacific storm will interact with tropical moisture and bring excessive rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and high elevation snow to California, the Southwest, and Four Corners region. Read More >

A strong Pacific weather system will continue to bring a deep surge of moisture to northern Arizona, resulting in periods of widespread showers and thunderstorms.
Today, severe thunderstorms with localized damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and hail over 1 inch diameter are possible across all of northern Arizona, but the highest chances are in eastern AZ. There is a low-end chance for a few tornadoes. The risk of severe weather will decline from west to east during the afternoon and evening.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Apache counties for today, Thursday, October 22nd, through 8 PM MST / 9 PM MDT. In these areas, a couple of tornadoes are possible, along with hail up to two inches in size and strong wind gusts as high as 70 mph.

 

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