Thunderstorm Wind — Santa Cruz, Arizona

2023-07-20 · near Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz, Arizona

Event narrative

The Hopkins RAWS station at an elevation over 7000 ft recorded a wind gust to 62 mph at 2018MST and 66 mph at 2020MST.

Wider weather episode

A few thunderstorms moved southwest across areas east and south of Tucson during the late afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorm outflow gusts reached the Santa Rita Mountains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1121576. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.