Tornado Warning for Yavapai County Through 8:45 AM MST

Yavapai County, AZ —

**What is happening:** The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Tornado Warning for Yavapai County in west central Arizona, in effect until 8:45 AM MST. At 8:18 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado sat over Jerome, about 8 miles west of Cottonwood, and was moving north at 45 miles per hour. Radar shows the storm is rotating. The warning covers Clarkdale, Jerome, Jerome State Historic Park, the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, Parsons Spring, and Woodchute Mountain — including State Route 89A between mile markers 338 and 348.

**Local impacts:** Quarter-size hail is expected with this storm. Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught without shelter. Mobile homes can be damaged or destroyed, and roofs, windows, and vehicles may take damage. Tree damage is likely in the warning area.

**What to do:**

- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

- If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, get to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

- Stay out of the storm's path and do not try to outrun it on local roads.

*Source: National Weather Service, Flagstaff, AZ. October 21, 2026.*