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Storms bring golf-ball hail and a possible tornado to Arizona

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Covered by 4 outlets, mostly left-leaning (75%).

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Severe storms moved across Arizona overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the Associated Press, NBC News and the BBC. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings and tornado watches as the storms passed through. The outlets report golf ball-sized hail that damaged roofs, windows and cars in northern and central Arizona and in Phoenix. The Associated Press reports that a possible tornado knocked trees onto homes and downed utility poles in Heber-Overgaard, a community of about 3,000 people in Navajo County. The county sheriff’s office reported significant damage and minor injuries. State Representative Walt Blackman requested a state of emergency declaration for the affected area.

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Golf ball-sized hail and damaging winds hit parts of northern and central Arizona and Phoenix overnight into Wednesday.
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ABC News, The Guardian
Center
BBC News
The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings and tornado watches as the storms moved through the state.
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ABC News, The Guardian
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BBC News
Tornado watches were the first issued in Arizona since October 2010.
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A possible tornado knocked trees onto homes and downed utility poles in Heber-Overgaard, Navajo County; the county sheriff’s office reported significant damage and minor injuries.
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ABC News, The Guardian
State Representative Walt Blackman requested a state of emergency declaration for the affected area.
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ABC News, The Guardian

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All sides report golf ball-sized hail and storm damage across Arizona overnight, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings and tornado watches. Left-side reports mostly lead with a possible tornado that toppled trees and utility poles in Heber-Overgaard, while the BBC centers on hail hitting Phoenix.

the left
3 outlets
Left headlines are mostly AP wire copy on hail and toppled trees, with ABC and The Guardian leading on violent storms and a possible tornado; NBC’s own headline stays general.
Powerful Storms Bring Heavy Winds and Rain to Arizona
NBC NewsLeftAll left-leaning headlines
the center
1 outlet
The BBC’s own headline presents the event as a rare hail storm hitting Phoenix, with the lead on city footage of people sheltering in a car.
Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare storm
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the right
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From the left

3 outlets

Leads with

hail damage to homes and cars
possible tornado
toppled trees and utility poles

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The GuardianLeftAssociated Press report
Arizona storms topple trees and bring golf ball-sized hail in possible tornado
Violent storms overnight knocked over utility poles and carried thunder and heavy winds through central Arizona Trees fell on to homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through …
5 hr agoRead at The Guardian (opens in a new tab)
ABC NewsLeftAssociated Press report
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
A possible tornado has caused significant damage in a central Arizona community, with trees falling onto homes and utility poles knocked down
6 hr agoRead at ABC News (opens in a new tab)
1 more from ABC News
- Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
NBC NewsLeft
Powerful Storms Bring Heavy Winds and Rain to Arizona
A powerful storm system swept across Arizona Wednesday, bringing heavy winds, rain and a possible tornado to the area. The conditions are expected to last throughout the week. TODAY's Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.
7 hr agoRead at NBC News (opens in a new tab)

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1 outlet

Leads with

rare storm
hail in Phoenix
images of people sheltering

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BBC NewsCenter
Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare storm
Videos from the Arizona capital show people sheltering inside a car as hail smashes the windscreen, while intense downpours covered neighbourhoods in ice.
3 hr agoRead at BBC News (opens in a new tab)

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First to report
ABC News, Oct 22, 2:18 AM EDT
Center
8 hr 54 min later
Its first report, Oct 22, 11:11 AM EDT
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No report yet
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ABC NewsLeftOct 22, 2:18 AM EDT
NBC NewsLeftOct 22, 7:24 AM EDT
The GuardianLeftOct 22, 8:28 AM EDT
BBC NewsCenterOct 22, 11:11 AM EDT

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Storms bring golf-ball hail and a possible tornado to Arizona

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From the left

Arizona storms topple trees and bring golf ball-sized hail in possible tornado

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Powerful Storms Bring Heavy Winds and Rain to Arizona

From the center

Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare storm

From the right

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