TUCSON, AZ – Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several key areas of the state, effective Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as high instability sets the stage for dangerous weather conditions.
Areas Under Watch:
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Eastern Maricopa County (including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Fountain Hills)
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Pinal County (including San Tan Valley)
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Eastern Pima County (including Tucson)
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Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Gila Counties
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White Mountains region
Date Issued: July 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM PDT
What to Expect:
Storms are expected to intensify during the afternoon and evening hours and may continue past sunset. Severe cells forming in Southeast Arizona and the White Mountains will likely merge and move into more populated zones like Pinal and Maricopa Counties.
Phoenix may see one of two scenarios:
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A direct hit by a severe thunderstorm
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Or, a significant dust storm if storms skirt the area
Hazards Included:
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Damaging winds over 50 mph
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Large hail in the stronger storms
Arizona Weather Force issues these watches when there’s a significant threat of severe storms over more than 50% of the watch area. These alerts aim to provide early warning and help residents prepare ahead of time.
Residents in the watch zones are urged to stay alert, monitor local weather updates, and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.
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