Tornado warnings issued for parts of northern Arizona

PHOENIX - Tornado warnings have been issued on Wednesday in parts of Arizona as severe storms hit the state.

Timeline:

The National Weather Service says areas in Coconino County were under the warning until 6:15 a.m. MST.

"This includes Bellemont, Humphreys Peak, Lava River Cave, Abineau Canyon Trailhead, Wing Mountain, and Inner Basin Pumphouse," NWS Flagstaff wrote on X.

Another tornado warning was issued for portions of Yavapai County, including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Prescott Airport, Mingus Mountain, Lynx Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir.

The warning was scheduled to expire at 8:15 a.m. MST.

A second warning was issued for portions of Yavapai County, including Jerome, Woodchute Mountain, Parsons Spring, Jerome State Historic Park, Parsons Trailhead, and Tapco Verde River Access. The warning was scheduled to expire at 8:45 a.m. MST.

What you can do:

During a tornado warning, you should take the following precautions:

• Go to a central room in your home, such as a bathroom or closet.
• If inside, stay away from windows.
• If you're driving, stay away from the warned area, if possible.
• If you're driving, go to a low-lying area.

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Road Conditions

• Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)

Rain/flood safety tips

The American Red Cross' tips for heavy rain situations and flood safety:

• Turn around don’t drown! If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.
• If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
• Tune in to your local radio, NOAA radio, or news channels for the latest updates.
• If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, be prepared to evacuate quickly.
• Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe.
• If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.
• If power is out, use a flashlight. Do not use any open flame as alternate lighting.

Preparing for a severe thunderstorm 

The American Red Cross' tips for preparing for a severe thunderstorm:

• Put together an emergency kit.
• Know your community’s evacuation plan.
• Create a household disaster plan and practice it.
• Purchase a battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Discuss thunderstorm safety with members of your household. Be aware that a thunderstorm could produce flooding.
• Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm. This should be a place where there are no windows, skylights, or glass doors, which could be broken by strong winds or hail and cause damage or injury.