07/16/2026
🌩️ MONSOON WEATHER UPDATE – STAY WEATHER AWARE 🌩️
The National Weather Service is monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring the greatest impacts to southeastern and central Arizona over the next couple of days, with the potential for heavy rainfall, strong thunderstorms, gusty outflow winds, blowing dust, and localized flash flooding.
While the highest threat remains east of Yuma County, residents should continue to monitor changing weather conditions as monsoon activity can shift quickly.
Although Yuma County is not expected to receive the most significant impacts, residents should prepare for:
⚡ Strong wind gusts from thunderstorm outflows
🌬️ Areas of blowing dust that can rapidly reduce visibility
🌧️ Brief periods of heavy rainfall
⚠️ Localized flooding in normally dry washes and low-lying areas
🌵 Remember: We are in Arizona's Monsoon Season. Storms can develop rapidly and conditions can change with little warning.
Stay Safe During Monsoon Storms
✅ Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don't Drown®
✅ If you encounter blowing dust, slow down, pull completely off the roadway, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake until conditions improve.
✅ Secure outdoor furniture and loose objects before strong winds arrive.
✅ Move indoors immediately if lightning is nearby.
✅ Keep multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
✅ Have an emergency kit ready with water, flashlights, batteries, and other essential supplies.
Stay informed, stay prepared, and continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service as conditions evolve.
