National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Tucson

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Tucson until 11 p.m. 

The National Weather Service issued the thunderstorm warning on Monday along with a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m., a flood advisory until 8:30 p.m. and a wind and dust advisory until 9 p.m. in Pima County. 

Power outages affected more than 1,500 customers throughout Tucson and Vail Monday evening. 

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The National Weather Service warned of 70 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail. The storms could cause significant damage to trees, mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings, the agency said. 

The agency tracked a severe thunderstorm near the Davis Monthan Air Force base at 6:32 p.m. moving west at 25 mph.