If you're in the Valley between the months of June and September, you're pretty much guaranteed to experience the powerful winds, towering clouds and awesome lightning and thunder of an Arizona monsoon storm.
Arizona's Monsoon season brings with it the daily potential for high winds, lightning, hail and heavy bursts of rain and these potential hazards can be life threatening if proper care is not taken.
What to Look for:
* Keep your eye on the sky. Darkening skies, flashes of light and increasing wind are all signs of a storm on the way. If you hear thunder, it's best to head to a safe area.
* Heavy rain can cause problems. If it has been raining hard for several hours, be alert to the possibility of a flood. Try to avoid driving during a storm.
* Thunder means a storm is near. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter immediately.
* Watch your forecasts. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or local news for the latest weather forecasts.
From the monthly publication Peoria NOW
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