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Tornadoes are fast-moving and unpredictable, with winds that can devastate buildings and hurl debris over long distances. Survivors often face immediate dangers from collapsing structures, flying debris, and power outages. Preparedness involves identifying safe indoor areas, such as basements or interior rooms without windows, and creating go-bags with essential supplies, including food, water, and flashlights. With SimpliGO, users can access tornado preparedness programs from agencies like the National Weather Service (NWS), offering advice on how to shelter in place and protect their families. Through its RSS News Feeds, the app keeps users updated on tornado warnings and weather developments in their area, allowing them to act quickly. The app also helps users locate local stores to purchase emergency supplies like tarps, tools, and backup lighting.
Storm Prediction Center
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 695
WW 695 SEVERE TSTM CO UT 222055Z - 230300Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 695 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 255 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwest Colorado Southeast Utah * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 255 PM until 900 PM MDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Ongoing strong-to-severe thunderstorms across northeast Arizona this afternoon may move northeastward into the region later this afternoon and evening, with isolated instances of hail and thunderstorm winds as the primary hazards. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles west of Blanding UT to 45 miles northeast of Durango CO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 693...WW 694... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector 22025. ...Guyer
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 694
WW 694 SEVERE TSTM NM 222040Z - 230300Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 694 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 240 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central and southwest New Mexico * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 240 PM until 900 PM MDT. * Primary threats include... Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms in western New Mexico will spread northeastward into the watch area through this evening. A mix of supercells and storm clusters will be capable of producing isolated large hail near 1.5 inches in diameter and thunderstorm gusts of 60-70 mph. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles north northwest of Santa Fe NM to 35 miles south of Deming NM. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 693... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector 22030. ...Thompson
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SPC Tornado Watch 693
WW 693 TORNADO AZ NM 221710Z - 230300Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 693 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1010 AM MST Thu Oct 22 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northern and Eastern Arizona Western New Mexico * Effective this Thursday morning and evening from 1010 AM until 800 PM MST. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...As an upper trough approaches the region, environment will remain favorable for locally intense storms and supercells, capable of all severe hazards including large hail and possible tornadoes, especially for eastern Arizona and far western New Mexico. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles east and west of a line from 85 miles southwest of Silver City NM to 105 miles north northwest of Gallup NM. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 692... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 23025. ...GuyerRead more -
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 695 Status Reports
WW 0695 Status UpdatesSTATUS REPORT ON WW 695 THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA. ..BROYLES..10/22/26 ATTN...WFO...GJT... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 695 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS COC007-033-067-083-111-113-222340- CO . COLORADO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ARCHULETA DOLORES LA PLATA MONTEZUMA SAN JUAN SAN MIGUEL UTC037-222340- UT . UTAH COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE SAN JUAN THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 694 Status Reports
WW 0694 Status UpdatesSTATUS REPORT ON WW 694 THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA. ..BROYLES..10/22/26 ATTN...WFO...ABQ...EPZ... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 694 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NMC001-028-029-043-049-051-053-061-222340- NM . NEW MEXICO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BERNALILLO LOS ALAMOS LUNA SANDOVAL SANTA FE SIERRA SOCORRO VALENCIA THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
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