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Possible tornado tears through Heber-Overgaard, leaving damage and outages
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Key Points:
- A possible tornado struck the Heber-Overgaard area in northeastern Arizona Wednesday night, causing significant damage, downed power poles, and at least one injury.
- The storm, lasting 30 to 45 seconds, hit around 7 p.m. with no prior warning for residents, according to eyewitness Betty Nixon.
- Power outages are reported, but the extent and restoration timeline remain unclear as Navopache Electric Cooperative assesses the situation.
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 7:03 p.m. for the affected area, and local authorities have restricted access to certain roadways for safety.
- State Rep. Walt Blackman is urging Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency to prioritize public safety, restore services, and assist affected families.
