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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0001 Issued by the Tucson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-03 22:58:06
837
WFUS55 KTWC 040357
TORTWC
AZC019-040445-
/O.NEW.KTWC.TO.W.0001.260804T0357Z-260804T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
857 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 945 PM MST.
* At 857 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Topawa, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Topawa, Vamori, South Komelik, Cowlic and Fresnal Canyon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3190 11155 3178 11153 3167 11199 3187 11205
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 76DEG 13KT 3181 11169
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
JRM
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 23:01:37
041
WWUS55 KTWC 040401
SVSTWC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
901 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
AZC019-040445-
/O.CON.KTWC.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260804T0445Z/
Pima AZ-
901 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL PIMA COUNTY...
At 901 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Topawa, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Topawa, Vamori, South Komelik, Cowlic and Fresnal Canyon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3189 11165 3178 11153 3167 11199 3187 11205
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 76DEG 13KT 3181 11170
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
JRM
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 23:14:07
450
WWUS55 KTWC 040413
SVSTWC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
913 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
AZC019-040445-
/O.CON.KTWC.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260804T0445Z/
Pima AZ-
913 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL PIMA COUNTY...
At 913 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Topawa, moving west at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Topawa around 915 PM MST.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include South Komelik,
Vamori, Cowlic and Itak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3188 11176 3174 11172 3167 11199 3187 11205
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 78DEG 22KT 3181 11176
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
JRM
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-03 23:23:37
520
WWUS55 KTWC 040423
SVSTWC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
923 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
AZC019-040445-
/O.CON.KTWC.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260804T0445Z/
Pima AZ-
923 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL PIMA COUNTY...
At 923 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Topawa, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Topawa around 925 PM MST.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Vamori, Cowlic and
Itak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3183 11185 3172 11179 3167 11199 3180 11203
TIME...MOT...LOC 0413Z 74DEG 18KT 3179 11183
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JRM
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-03 23:32:07 741 WWUS55 KTWC 040431 SVSTWC Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Tucson AZ 931 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026 AZC019-040441- /O.CAN.KTWC.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260804T0445Z/ Pima AZ- 931 PM MST Mon Aug 3 2026 ...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PIMA COUNTY... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. && LAT...LON 3183 11185 3172 11179 3167 11199 3180 11203 TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 74DEG 18KT 3177 11189 $$ JRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||