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Tornado warnings issued for parts of Arizona
First reported Oct 21, 10:49 AM ET · Latest Oct 22, 7:46 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 22, 8:01 PM ET
Where things stand
The National Weather Service (NWS) has an active tornado warning for parts of Arizona, issued on October 22, 2026 and set to expire at 5:15 PM MST. A previous tornado warning was also issued for the same region on October 21, 2026, lasting from 7:49 AM to 8:15 AM MST.
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What changed
The latest warning on October 22 follows an earlier warning on October 21, indicating a renewed or separate threat rather than a continuation of the prior alert.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not explain what weather conditions prompted the warnings, nor whether any tornadoes have been observed or any damage reported. Open
Background
A tornado warning is a NWS alert that a tornado is occurring or imminent in a specific area, prompting immediate protective actions. The warnings are issued by the NWS office in Flagstaff, Arizona, and specify start and end times for the alert.
What to watch
No further information or dates for additional warnings have been provided.
Timeline of reporting
- Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Arizona — National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning covering parts of Arizona. Tornado Warning issued October 22 at 4:46PM MST until October 22 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
- Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Arizona — National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning covering parts of Arizona. Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 7:49AM MST until October 21 at 8:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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