This is the arizona monsoon, a seasonal phenomenon that gets its name from the arabic word mausim, which means season or windshift. Skymet east india, especially bihar, odisha, jharkhand and west bengal are most likely to see normal monsoon rains throughout the season moneycontrol. After all, since monsoon season is a season, most people should not be concerned with whether or not. But those early storms could increase fire danger from dry lightning. Strengthening of the asian monsoon has been linked to the uplift of the tibetan plateau after the collision of the indian subcontinent and asia around 50. With arizona in the grip of a yearslong drought, conditions are ripe for spawning intense wildfires and haboobs from the high winds and lightning that typically form the early part of monsoon. Long range forecasts are regional, not cityspecific. In 2008, national weather service officials decided to consider june 15september 30 as the u. The north american monsoon, variously known as the southwest monsoon, the mexican monsoon, the new mexican monsoon, or the arizona monsoon, is a pattern of pronounced increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over large areas of the southwestern united states and northwestern mexico, typically occurring between july and mid september. Lightning strikes near marble canyon in northern arizona on july 10, 2018. In the hot desert monsoon season of arizona, two best friends have trouble letting go of each other after a tragedy rips them apart. Heavy flooding forced evacuations and shut down camping and exploration in. After all, since monsoon season is a season, most people should not be concerned with whether or not a particular dust storm is. Monsoon awareness arizona emergency information network.
Governor susana martinez has proclaimed june 1015, 2018 monsoon awareness week. Oct 02, 2018 photos of the 2018 monsoon season and other rain in the tucson area by staff photographers of the arizona daily star and by the stars readers. February 2020 long range weather forecast for desert southwest. The monsoon is a season, during which the dry westerly winds that persist through fall, winter and spring shift to moist southerly winds, bringing thunderstorm activity into arizona. Arizonas summer monsoon doesnt officially begin until this friday, june 15, but the humidity started creeping up last week. It was much the same in the metropolitan phoenix area, which saw an unusual spate of strong storms moving through arizonas southcentral valley on five out of six days beginning on august 7. May 17, 2018 we take a look ahead out how monsoon season is shaping up. Dont look to monsoon season for weather relief any time. The monsoon storm on monday night turned out to be a powerful one as dozens of trees around the valley went down and more than 100,000 power customers lost electricity. A hot spring could spark an early start to the monsoon. Stormy weather already has arrived in southeastern arizona and the sierra madre occidental range in northern mexico. I get to be amazed by raw and touching stories like miguel durans monsoon. Arizonas monsoon status arizonas monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico.
The summers extreme heat can be lifethreatening, especially to those who work outside, people over 65, children under five, and those with preexisting medical conditions. Nov 12, 2018 arizona monsoon 2018 desert southwest special extended neepervision. It looks like this year the summer monsoon got its start a little earlier than usual. Monsoon season in the desert areas of southern california share this. Sep 15, 2018 in the hot desert monsoon season of arizona, two best friends have trouble letting go of each other after a tragedy rips them apart. Monsoon season in arizona august 16, 2018 desert fun, phoenix leave a comment while the summer in phoenix may be too hot to hike during the day, it does offer some unusual and amazing weather patterns. Visitors to the tonto national forest are encouraged to check weather forecasts prior to enjoying their favorite recreation activities this summer, and plan your visit accordingly. These pages were prepared to help promote awareness of the lifethreatening weather hazards that affect new mexico during the summer monsoon. Jul 10, 2018 salt river project reported an estimated 30,000 of its customers were without electricity in apache junction and mesa due to the storm, the second monsoon in two days to hit the phoenix area. Safety tips for monsoon season in arizona by luke armstrong published 07112018 updated 04232019 earlier this july, a monsoon descended on the phoenix, az area and brought heavy rain, thunder, lightning, strong winds, and a wall of dust that blocked out the daylight. Arizonas monsoon is from mid june through the end of september. Arizona monsoon 2018 desert southwest special extended.
Phoenix arizonas unpredictable monsoon season officially begins saturday. The onset of the 2018 monsoon season is just days away. In summer 2017, we saw some substantial fissure activity in cochise and maricopa county. September 15, 2018 by carl burgess leave a comment. For years, arizonas summer stormy season wasnt regarded as a fullfledged monsoon. Maps are updated once a day from june 15 september 30th using gridded precipitation data nominally 4km by 4km provided by the national weather service advanced. In 2008 the national weather service decided to declare a monsoon season from june 15 to sept. While dramatic thunderstorms are the big stars of the monsoon, its the seasonal shift in wind, from about midjune to midseptember, that defines the phenomenon. Right now, were typically still baking under 115 degree temperatures, waiting for some relief from the heat whenever we happen to find ourselves away from the air conditioner. Thunderstorm frequency increases during this period, while exceptionally hot days are common as well. With austin lyon, katherine hughes, yvette monreal, eve plumb. Adot urges drivers to be prepared for summer storms. Monsoon season in the desert areas of southern california.
Dont look to monsoon season for weather relief any. However, before those rains fall, there is still high. Photos of the 2018 monsoon season and other rain in the tucson area by staff photographers of the arizona daily star and by the stars readers. We can expect strong winds, dust storms, heavy rain, flooding, and other extreme weather hazards to be the norm during this time of year.
With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms and extreme heat. The opening 11 minutes of monsoon is so good, so sweet and so real, that the next 90 minutes simply doesnt have a chance compared to them. In arizona, as in other regions of the world including india and thailand, monsoon is a season of high temperatures, high winds, and high moisture, resulting in potentially deadly weather. The maps below are focused on capturing unique elements of the summer monsoon season across arizona including total precipitation, intensity, and frequency of precipitation events. Sheet flow from monsoon rains is a chief mechanism for initiating earth fissure activity. Salt river project reported an estimated 30,000 of its customers were without electricity in apache junction and mesa due to the storm, the second monsoon in two days to hit the phoenix area. Arizona s monsoon season begins in june and continues through september. Arizona monsoon 2018 desert southwest special extended neepervision. Movies like these are often the result of the close knit relationships and camaraderie of the cast behind the scenes that even reveals on camera. The 2018 arizona monsoon shifted into high gear in august, dumping 1. The monsoon season arrives in sedona sedona, arizona. To see long term forecasts for the entire year, pick up a copy of the 2020 old farmers almanac, available online and in stores. Rain may be a part of arizonas monsoon season, but having high dewpoints also bring about dust storms, strong winds, and even tornadoes.
Nov 14, 2018 the shorter version of az monsoon 2018. Arizona s monsoon is from mid june through the end of september. Monsoons adot arizona department of transportation. Arizonas monsoon season begins in june and continues through september. May 14, 2019 in 2008 the national weather service decided to declare a monsoon season from june 15 to sept. Jun 05, 2018 he estimates that some 30 to 40 percent of arizonas annual rainfall occurs during monsoon season, which runs through the end of september.
The move, at least in part, allows the weather service to consistently promote its monsoon safety. Monsoon 2018 officially begins on friday, june 15, and its. Jul 17, 2018 monsoon season in the desert areas of southern california share this. After a soso start to the southern arizona summer monsoon season, storms pounded tucson through early august with almost rhythmic frequency.
No areas of the valley are spared by monsoon season. Adhs recognizes the many health threats that come with the monsoon season. Arizonas summer monsoon season has been a lively one. Many national weather service observing sites in southern arizona recorded near or above normal rainfall during monsoon 2018.
Our monsoon season officially extends from june 15th through september 30th, the time during which associated hazards are most likely to occur. The roosevelt dam among others help prevent flooding along salt river valley. Monsoon 2018 officially begins on friday, june 15, and its a season two of arizona s biggest weather. Arizona s monsoon status arizona s monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico. Prior to 2008, the phoenix area monsoon season was considered to start when there were three consecutive days that the dew point averaged 55 degrees or higher, but in 2008 the national weather service decided to take the guesswork out of monsoon start and end dates. The moistureladen monsoon air travels north to arizona and new mexico, encouraged by the pressure difference between the hot, parched southwestern air and the cooler mexican air.
Learn more about the hazards that come along with monsoon here. Jun 14, 2019 phoenix arizonas unpredictable monsoon season officially begins saturday. Phoenix, arizona hit by monsoon, dust storm, cancelling. Waterfalls normally bluegreen turned muddy brown in supai, arizona, after flooding the area on wednesday, july 11, 2018. Best of arizonas 2018 monsoon marrow explains how the company came up with its top 20.
The purpose of this web page is to promote awareness of lifethreatening and damaging weather hazards affecting arizona and its residents during the north american monsoon. Aug 23, 2018 after a soso start to the southern arizona summer monsoon season, storms pounded tucson through early august with almost rhythmic frequency. Whats ahead in 2018 after recordbreaking weather in 2017. Jul 09, 2018 photos of the 2018 monsoon season and other rain in the tucson area by staff photographers of the arizona daily star and by the stars readers.