Show Low, AZ — A severe thunderstorm is bearing down on northeastern Arizona this morning, and the National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Navajo and Apache counties until 7:00 AM CT.

What is happening:

At 4:31 AM MST, the storm was located 5 miles northeast of Indian Pine, about 15 miles southeast of Show Low, moving north at 35 miles per hour. It will move across Navajo County in north-central Arizona and Apache County in the northeast corner of the state. The warning runs through 5:00 AM MST.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Wind like that can knock down branches and power lines, and hail that size can damage vehicles and siding. Heavy rainfall with this storm may also trigger flash flooding.

What to do:

- Take shelter inside a sturdy building now, away from windows.

- If you're driving, pull over somewhere safe and wait it out.

- Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads.

Source: National Weather Service (Flagstaff), Oct 22.