Giant Hail Pounds Arizona as Tornado Warnings, 72 MPH Winds and Flood Threat Emerge | World

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<p>Arizona is facing a powerful severe-weather outbreak as giant hail, damaging winds, thunderstorms and multiple tornado warnings sweep across parts of the state.</p><p>Hailstones measuring 2 to 3 inches across battered northern and central Arizona, damaging roofs, shattering windows and denting vehicles. A reported wind gust of 72 mph at Flagstaff Airport and widespread reports of fallen trees highlighted the intensity of the storms.</p><p>The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings after radar detected rotation in severe thunderstorms, including storms near Flagstaff. Tornado watches were also issued across parts of Arizona, marking an unusual event for the state in October.</p><p>The Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities also faced a significant risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Forecasts warned of additional thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds as the weather system moved across Arizona.</p>