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 thunderstorm...