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East Pacific Tropics influence on the Arizona monsoon through the month of July
According to the Arizona Weatherman, the East Pacific Tropical region will have a minimal impact on the Arizona monsoon in the near term; however, it looks like more tropical cyclone influence is possible later in the month. The East Pacific basin has been off to a slow start and has not impacted the monsoon up to this point.
When will the Arizona monsoon thunderstorms return?
According to the Arizona Weatherman, the Arizona monsoon thunderstorms will return after the hellish hot temperatures scorch the Arizona landscape through this week. In all seriousness, the upper-level high pressure over the state will impact our high temperatures and drier-than-normal pattern until this weekend.
Major Hurricane Beryl's Influence: How it could impact Arizona's monsoon season
According to the Arizona Weatherman, Major Hurricane Beryl made category 5 in the Caribbean Sea last night, making it the strongest hurricane in the month of July. The National Hurricane Center's (NHC) current forecast is that the hurricane will move towards the Yucatan Peninsula by Friday, July 5th, and then into the Gulf of Mexico. This article will discuss where the tropical system will likely make landfall and the impacts on Arizona’s monsoon.
Arizona monsoon thunderstorms continue the next few days and taper over the holiday weekend
According to the Arizona Weatherman, the next few days will have some good monsoon thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather due to winds, hail, and flooding. However, going into the 4th of July weekend, expect a diminishing amount of convective activity.
Arizona Monsoon thunderstorms expand in coverage area and intensity for Sunday
The Arizona Weatherman predicted a lull in thunderstorm activity state-wide before increasing again on Sunday, 30 Jun 2024. This was correctly forecasted in my earlier article, “Calm before the storm: Arizona monsoon lull to end with active first week in July.” Today, expect an increase in thunderstorm coverage and intensity throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Eastern Arizona will likely get isolated stronger thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into evening
The Arizona Weatherman is still expecting an overall decrease in thunderstorm activity and area coverage for the state today. However, isolated areas of more intense thunderstorms may occur for Eastern Arizona this afternoon, Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Potential for stronger thunderstorms for Southern Arizona this afternoon
The Arizona Weatherman is still expecting an overall decrease in thunderstorm activity and area coverage for the state in the next few days. However, isolated areas of more intense thunderstorms will occur in certain locations, such as Southern Arizona, this afternoon, Friday, June 28, 2024.
Calm before the storm: Arizona monsoon lull to end with active first week in July
The Arizona Weatherman is looking at a near-term decrease in thunderstorms for Arizona as a whole in the next few days. Then, on 30 June 2024, the convective activity will become more active going into the first week of July. A tropical wave of moisture coming in from the Gulf of Mexico will reinvigorate this activity.
86 Café restaurant review in Benson, Arizona
The Arizona Weatherman likes to try local restaurants in his area. Today, the author feasted on a good-sized burrito at the 86 Café. This café is located at 700 E 4th St, Benson, Arizona, across the street from the Napa auto parts store in town. Caution: If you use Google Maps, it will direct you to 700 W 4th St, which is about a mile and a half away from the establishment. It's not an issue for the locals, but if you are coming in off the I-10, that could cause some confusion.
Arizona monsoon thunderstorms to bring in potential hail, strong winds, and localized flooding
According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Monday, 24 Jun 2024, monsoon thunderstorms continue to impact the state. Expect isolated thunderstorms on the Mogollon Rim in the afternoon and more severe potential for strong winds, hail, and heavy rain for the southern portion of Arizona.
Arizona monsoon thunderstorms continue into next week with a second incoming tropical system
According to the Arizona Weatherman, Tropical Storm Alberto helped kick off the 2024 Arizona Monsoon season, as accurately forecasted by the author. Now, as of 22 June 2024, a second tropical cyclone is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. Like similar tracked Alberto, this new system will bring in more tropical moisture for Arizona in the next several days.
Arizona thunderstorms through the weekend include the potential for large hail and strong winds
According to the Arizona Weatherman, from Friday, 21 Jun to Sunday, 23 Jun 2024, expect thunderstorm activity to impact the state. There will be an increased potential for severe thunderstorms, strong convective gusts, and larger hail to impact the Mogollon Rim this weekend.
Thunderstorms and strong winds to impact Arizona on Thursday
According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Thursday, 20 Jun 2024, stronger gusty winds and thunderstorms will be expected for the eastern half of Arizona. This is part of the initial monsoonal shift to southeasterly winds, which will transport the initial tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
Future Tropical Storm Alberto to impact the upcoming Arizona monsoon pattern
According to the Arizona Weatherman, future Tropical Storm Alberto will impact Arizona with an influx of moisture after 20 June 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, the forecasters are projecting that in the next 24 hours, Tropical Storm Alberto will likely develop in the Gulf of Mexico, moving northward and significantly impacting Northern Mexico and Texas with heavy rain in the next few days. Additionally, some of this moisture will make its way through New Mexico and Mexico to impact Arizona.
Arizona monsoon thunderstorms and rain showers kick-off update for 2024
According to the Arizona Weatherman, the Arizona Monsoon Season officially started on 15 Jun 2024. How are you enjoying the plethora of thunderstorms and rain showers? What and where are they, you say? And you would be correct; the convective activity has been mostly absent so far. But to be fair, the monsoon start date does not mean the pattern has actually been set up, but it will be coming soon. That is what the models indicate: an on-time typical climatological start date for the season to begin. The monsoon pattern is looking to start setting up around 21 Jun 2024 this year for Arizona.
Tropical systems in the Pacific and Western Gulf could boost Arizona's monsoon start by late June
The Arizona Weatherman has diligently tracked tropical development in the Eastern Pacific and Gulf of Mexico basins for the past twelve days. As the tropical season advances, it's becoming increasingly likely that a tropical system could form in the Western Gulf of Mexico and South of Central America, potentially leading to more development in the next week to a week and a half. This tropical development could significantly influence Arizona's weather, potentially bringing the much-needed moisture to initiate the monsoon rains by the end of June. This could signal an on-time start of precipitation for the state.
Arizona will get more heat before the rain showers and thunderstorms this week
According to the Arizona Weatherman, another heatwave will occur Tuesday through Thursday, 10-13 Jun 2024. Then, a cut-off low will eject over the state late Thursday into the evening through Friday, 14 Jun 2024. This low has the potential to drop some rain and isolated thunderstorms across the state.
Rain showers and thunderstorms impacting Arizona this weekend
According to the Arizona Weatherman, Arizona will experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms this weekend, but don’t expect much rain to hit the ground. During the weekend, an upper-level low will provide mid-level moisture over the state, fueling this convective activity. It will not be widespread but mainly focused on the Mogollon Rim and the southeastern section of Arizona.
Arizona heatwave to precede the rain showers and thunderstorms over the weekend
According to the Arizona Weatherman, Arizona will experience a heatwave with near-record temperatures this week, but isolated rain showers and thunderstorms by the weekend are possible to provide some relief for a few areas.
Continued heat, low humidity, and drought stoke the potential for wildfires in Arizona
According to the Arizona Weatherman, rising temperatures, lower humidity, and ongoing drought conditions will increase the likelihood of wildfires in Arizona in the next week. This is familiar for this time of year, as the typical dry season begins before the start of the monsoon.
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Arizona Weatherman AKA Michael Bielas with 25+ years of experience as a meteorologist and an independent weather consultant under Abundant Sources LLC. Currently certified AZ STEM teacher online. News articles will focus on Arizona weather, events, and military aircraft.
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