Phoenix area under slight risk for severe weather Tuesday
Hail, damaging winds primary threats but tornadoes also possible
The severe weather threat for the Southwest on Oct. 5, 2021.
(FOX Weather)
The Phoenix area is under a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday – something that hasn’t happened in October for six years.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, severe storms are possible across Central Arizona. Hail up to 2 inches in diameter, damaging winds of up to 75 mph and heavy rain are the biggest threats with these storms.
A few tornadoes are also possible near the Mogollon Rim, according to the SPC.
Here is a closer look at the forecast.
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Image 1 of 3The hail threat for the Phoenixs area on Oct. 5, 2021. ( )
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Image 2 of 3The damaging wind threat for the Phoenix area on Oct. 5, 2021. ( )
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Image 3 of 3The tornado threat for the Phoenix area on Oct. 5, 2021. ( )
The National Weather Service in Phoenix said the timing for the storms is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
According to the SPC, the last time the Phoenix area was under a slight risk in October was on Oct. 20, 2015.