Arizona Monsoon Safety
Arizona's monsoon season can sneak up on your real quick! Here is some information about he Arizona monsoon and some tips to keep you safe if you get caught in a storm.
Monsoon Weather Conditions
June 15th through September 30th each year
Pay attention to your local weather broadcast station for current weather conditions
Dust storms, damaging winds, flash floods, lightning, thunderstorms, wildfires, & tornadoes
Lightning will strike about 500,000 more info
Greatest number of consecutive monsoon days on record was 72 in 1984 records
Keep your pets inside during monsoon conditions
Driving Safety
Expect impaired driving conditions and use caution
Pay attention to your local news broadcasting station to get updates on road closures, floods, and accidents
If you need to pull off the road - Slowly pull off to the side of the road as far to the right as possible, turn off your car, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Otherwise, drivers may come up quickly behind you assuming that you're still in motion. Safety & prep