Possible Tornado Part of Storms

Severe storms swept Arizona again, with a likely tornado touching down in Heber-Overgaard on Wednesday night and hail damaging areas of the state.

The stormy weather continued Thursday, with drier air expected to arrive today. On Wednesday, forecasters issued at least 10 tornado warnings statewide, a rare tally for Arizona.

The National Weather Service said the tornado likely touched down around 7 p.m., with confirmation pending an in-person survey. One person suffered minor injuries, and more than 20 buildings were damaged.

State Rep. Walt Blackman of Snowflake said he expects Navajo County officials will request that Gov. Katie Hobbs declare a state of emergency in support of recovery efforts.

Burgum Calls Water Cuts Manageable

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called Arizona’s coming Colorado River cuts “completely manageable,” saying he expects a court to throw out a Nevada lawsuit that Arizona joined.

“Litigation doesn’t create more water,” Burgum said. “And for Arizona, who has among the most junior water rights of any of the seven states, if this thing ends up in court, that would be a bad deal for Arizona.”

Arizona and its communities are responding to the cuts by securing alternative water supplies, exploring reservoir expansion and water reuse measures, and pushing water conservation programs, among other steps.

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office argues the federal plan fails to hold Upper Basin states accountable. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, said the lawsuit also aims to block deeper future cuts.

Cardinals to Retire Fitzgerald’s Jersey

The Arizona Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 and induct him into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime of Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos.

Fitzgerald will become the sixth player in franchise history to have his number retired and the 20th Ring of Honor member.

He spent all 17 NFL seasons with the Cardinals, earning 11 Pro Bowl selections and finishing second all-time in the league for catches and receiving yards.

The ceremony follows Fitzgerald’s enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, where he credited Hall of Famers Cris Carter and Randy Moss, whom he watched as a Vikings ball boy.

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