Severe Arizona storms bring golf ball-sized hail and possible tornado

Severe thunderstorms moved across Arizona overnight, bringing hail that damaged homes and a possible tornado that struck a central community.

• Hail the size of golf balls damaged homes, shattered windows and dented cars across northern and central Arizona on Wednesday night.
• A tornado warning was in effect as a storm moved over Heber-Overgaard, where the sheriff's office reported significant damage and minor injuries.
• State Representative Walt Blackman has requested a state of emergency declaration, citing power outages, property damage and at least one reported injury.
• National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Bernhart said the storms were unusual for the area at this time of year.