Severe Warnings Active in AZ & KS — August 6 — SevereWX

LIVE Severe Weather Update: August 6, 2026

Isolated severe thunderstorms punctuate a marginal risk day across parts of the Southern Plains, centered on eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center issues a mesoscale discussion for that region, where storms show signs of organization that could prompt a watch within the hour. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings dot eastern Kansas and southeast Arizona, where gusty winds and large hail threaten spotty damage.

Forecasters eye the next couple of hours closely, as discrete storms battle for upscale growth amid favorable wind profiles. Arizona warnings focus on isolated cells drifting southeast, while Kansas activity ties into the broader Plains setup. Readers in these areas: keep weather apps handy and have a shelter plan ready.

Timeline

10:00 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Severe Potential Eastern KS into Western/Northern MO

The Storm Prediction Center issues a mesoscale discussion targeting eastern Kansas into western and northern Missouri. Severe thunderstorms pose a threat through midnight EDT, and a watch issuance looks possible with storms intensifying. Local spotters and radar guide the decision on whether to escalate coverage.

11:31 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise County, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning activates for Cochise County, Arizona until 12:30 AM EDT. Radar shows a potent storm packing large hail and damaging wind gusts. Those in the warned area should seek shelter away from windows.

11:50 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, AZ

Another severe thunderstorm warning takes effect for Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona until 12:30 AM EDT. The storm exhibits strong rotation on radar with potential for very large hail and winds over 60 mph. Move indoors if caught outside.

11:52 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lyon County, KS

A severe thunderstorm warning fires for Lyon County, Kansas until 12:30 AM EDT. This ties into broader activity eyed by SPC, with storms capable of destructive wind gusts and hail. Monitor local NWS updates closely.

11:55 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise and Pima Counties, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning issues for Cochise and Pima Counties, Arizona until 12:45 AM EDT. Radar-indicated severe hail and wind continue to unfold in these storms. Safety first—head to interior rooms.

11:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise County, AZ

The latest severe thunderstorm warning covers Cochise County, Arizona until 12:30 AM EDT. Another round of powerful storms brings risks of large hail and high winds. Affected communities should take cover immediately.

12:01 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Pima Co., AZ

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Pima County, Arizona. It remains in effect until 12:45 AM EDT. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts from these storms.

12:03 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Cochise Co., AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning is now active for Cochise County, Arizona, until 12:30 AM EDT. Strong storms capable of producing hail and high winds are moving through the area. Stay indoors if severe weather approaches.

12:05 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Lyon Co., KS

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Lyon County, Kansas, valid until 12:30 AM EDT. These storms could bring large hail and gusty winds. Radar shows intense activity in the warned area.

12:10 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Cochise Co., AZ

Another severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Cochise County, Arizona, through 12:45 AM EDT. Powerful storms with potential for hail and damaging winds threaten the region. Seek shelter immediately if needed.

12:13 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Cochise Co., AZ

NWS has extended severe thunderstorm coverage with a new warning for Cochise County, Arizona, until 12:45 AM EDT. Hail and strong winds remain the main threats. Monitor local alerts closely.

12:19 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise County, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Cochise County until 1:15 AM EDT. These storms pack damaging winds and large hail. Seek sturdy shelter if in the area.

12:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochise/Pima Counties, AZ

Severe thunderstorm warning now covers Cochise and Pima Counties until 12:45 AM EDT. Strong winds and hail are the main threats. Move indoors away from windows.

12:35 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cochise Co, AZ

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Cochise County, Arizona, until 1:15 AM EDT. Storms in this area may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Residents should seek shelter immediately.

12:36 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cochise & Pima Cos, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Cochise and Pima Counties in Arizona until 1:15 AM EDT. Expect large hail and strong winds from these powerful storms. Stay inside and monitor updates.

12:40 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: KS & MO Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Johnson, Miami, Wyandotte Counties KS and Cass, Clay, Jackson Counties MO until 1:30 AM EDT. These storms could bring large hail and damaging winds. Take cover if affected.

12:47 AM EDT — SPC MD 1840 for southeast AZ

Forecasters note storms in parts of southeast Arizona have potential to turn severe overnight. A watch is unlikely, with only a 20% chance of being needed. Activity is expected through around 2:15 AM EDT.

12:50 AM EDT — Severe T'Storm Warning: Johnson/Miami KS, Cass/Jackson MO

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:30 AM EDT for Johnson and Miami counties in Kansas plus Cass and Jackson counties in Missouri. These storms can produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Seek shelter if strong winds or hail threaten you.

12:55 AM EDT — Severe T'Storm Warning: Pima County, AZ

Severe thunderstorm warning now active until 1:15 AM EDT for Pima County in Arizona. Powerful storms in the area may bring large hail and winds strong enough to cause damage. Stay indoors and away from windows.

12:55 AM EDT — Severe T'Storm Warning: Cochise County, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning covers Cochise County, Arizona, until 1:15 AM EDT. Expect possible large hail and damaging winds from ongoing storms. Monitor radar and local alerts.

1:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeast Arizona

Severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. These storms could produce strong wind gusts and large hail. Residents should seek sturdy shelter right away.

1:04 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Missouri

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:45 AM EDT across Cass, Jackson, Johnson, and Lafayette counties. Expect possible damaging winds and hail from these powerful storms. Move indoors if you're in the path.

1:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east-central Kansas

A severe thunderstorm warning is now active until 2:00 AM EDT for Anderson and Coffey counties. Storms may bring large hail and destructive wind gusts. Take precautions and avoid travel if possible.

1:18 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pima County, AZ

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Pima County in Arizona until 2:15 AM EDT. Expect possible damaging winds and large hail in the warned area. Residents should seek shelter if threatening weather approaches.

1:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cochise & Santa Cruz Counties, AZ

Severe thunderstorms are under warning for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties in Arizona until 1:45 AM EDT. These storms could bring strong winds capable of damage and large hail. Stay indoors and away from windows.

1:23 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pima County, AZ

Another severe thunderstorm warning covers Pima County in Arizona until 2:15 AM EDT. Damaging wind gusts and large hail remain the main threats. Monitor local conditions closely.

1:25 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Anderson & Coffey Counties, KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Anderson and Coffey counties in Kansas until 2:00 AM EDT. Storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Take precautions if outdoors.

What's Next

Overnight storms continue to pose severe risks in Arizona and Kansas, with potential for more warnings as cells develop. Activity may linger into the morning before daytime heating ramps up threats across the Plains. Check NWS updates and radar for changes.

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