Tucson monsoon season 2015

Monsoon season in effect tucson, arizona the weather channel. Its all part of the arizona monsoon season, which can also be breathtaking. Although rain is a part of monsoon season in arizona, high winds, dust storms, and even tornados can result from the high dewpoints recorded during the summer months. Two ingredients are necessary to produce the monsoon. 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. For many years, the meteorologists at the national weather service used to calculate the official start of the monsoon season by measuring three consecutive days with dew points above 55 degrees fahrenheit. Tucson monsoon 2019 is officially underway, but we arent expecting any rainthis week.

In 2008, the national weather service determined the az monsoon starting date along with the ending date of september 30. Desert south west monsoon season 2010 part one duration. A localized afternoon monsoon storm cell generated intense lightning west of the tucson mountains, including this ground strike just north of gates pass road, saturday august 29, 2015, tucson. Chris may is the administrator of the arizona mushroom forum website and facebook page.

All told i chased about 36 days for this film, which was less than the 48 in 2015. Jun 27, 2019 the first three days in a row that had daily average dewpoints higher than 54 degrees f would signal the start of the monsoon season. The national weather service in tucson released its. This episode of monsoon 2015 contains timelapse video of thunders. However, the mogollon rim, clints well, and mormon lake areas did better, with more than 2 inches of rain in some places. Arizona monsoon thunderstorms can range from minor to extreme storms. Lightning strikes on tucsons westside during an evening monsoon. It was first used to describe the winds over the arabian sea which blow from the northeast for six months and from the southwest for six months. Strong storms bringing wind and rain pass through tucson, arizona. Sometimes during monsoon season, a more severe dust storm forms. Jul 21, 2007 during the summer monsoon season this all changes. The monsoon season will be well over by then most likely and the weather will be very nice, although it could still be in the low 100s. The rains help my garden and the cooling temps are nice.

But, given the typical isolated nature of storms during monsoon season, neighboring communities not far away within the same county received. Arizona summer monsoon season precipitation mapping 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. As a new transplant to the valley i see all the news people getting all excited about the upcoming monsoon season. It looks like this year the summer monsoon got its start a little earlier than usual. The monsoon season in arizona is in full swing and i decided to take a look at how current patterns compare to the historical rainfall. He is a radiologist in private practice in scottsdale. Chris is married to barbara may and has two adult children, megan and nick. Not a lot of storms overall and it seemed generally more quiet. On the plus side, warmer than normal eastern pacific waters typically leads to an active hurricane season. 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. The weather is much more likely to be nicer in tucson than in phoenix phoenix will be hotter and more humid.

Were continually providing information to help those that are looking for news and information on allergy related topics as well as advancements in the industry. Below is a breakdown of the factors that influence the monsoon, plus if they have a good or bad impact this year. It can start as early as mid june, and go into september, but the normal seems to be july and august. Three months, 4500 miles and almost 50,000 frames captured between 2 cameras. Monsoon season people living in colder parts of the country are always anxious to hear horror stories about summer in tucson but the subject of monsoon season only comes up when its so hot here no one is very eager to come experience it with us. 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. Safety tips for arizonas monsoon season my tucson movers.

Monsoon and dust storm season has begun in tucson and the weather can put a damper on any outdoor plans. We love our monsoon storms tucson happenings magazine. Schmidt lives in tucson and spends the monsoon season exploring nature. According to tradition this day marks the beginning of the monsoon season. June august were well below normal while we played catch up in september. Tucson monsoon season and your wedding my tucson wedding. Traders sailing the indian ocean and arabian sea used the word monsoon to describe a system of alternating winds which blow from the northeast.

Practices will be held at sunnyside park on saturdays from 9a 11a mondays at palo verde park from 6p8p. Tucson summer 2015 2nd hottest on record, tied with 20 warmest average low temperature on record 7th straight summer in the top 10 warmest. The finishing touches have been placed on tucsons driest spring. Jul 29, 2015 enough moisture finally made it into tucson to spark thunderstorms and a lot of lightning. As the 2015 monsoon season winds down, rainfall totals havent been very impressive. Phoenix based photographer and storm chaser mike olbinski is teaching a 5day arizona monsoon workshop in tucson from august 7th 11th, 2015. The 2010 united states census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire tucson metropolitan statistical area msa was 980,263. One positive trigger for rainfall during the monsoon season in northern arizona is the high elevation area known as the mogollon rim.

Like an early harbinger of the arrival of monsoon large white puffy clouds begin rolling over the horizon. It brings some beautiful clouds, cooler temperatures and much needed moisture to the dessert. Enough moisture finally made it into tucson to spark thunderstorms and a lot of lightning. Much of southeast arizona around the tucson area saw more than double the monsoon average, as did numerous communities along the mogollon rim and far northern arizona. Phoenix hit by first dust storms of monsoon season. Tucson, az tucson news now monsoon 2015 is looking like it could be a good one. This land feature acts as a trigger for showers and thunderstorms on most days during the monsoon season. Pretty much a slam dunk, unlike last year where odds sat at 70%. When she left home to move to tucson to take care of her family, she never looked back. I spend many of my offhours chasing storms and wild weather.

The tucson monsoon is a football team in the independent womens football league based in tucson, arizona. If you asked the average person, many would characterize this summers monsoon as a down season. Monthly rainfall in inches averaged from 19812010 for tucson, arizona. Where on earth do you live where tucson seems like an attractive option. The national weather service officially defines monsoon season as the period between june 15 and september 30.

Rocks and ropes rocks and ropes is a rock climbing facility with multiple locations around tucson. Given the importance of the local 500 mb wind direction with regard to the possibility for monsoon season thunderstorms developing in tucson, i want to direct you to some forecast maps that clearly show the local 500 mb height pattern and winds. The early signs of its arrival are increased humidity and clouds, lots of clouds begin to fill tucson skies. The old farmer s almanac s scientificallybased, long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities. Each monsoon season here in arizona mid june to end of sept. Historically this happens on average around july 3rd. The 2017 southwest monsoon is weeks away, and the national weather service has released its forecast for the upcoming wet season. Monsoon season 2015 rainfall across both the phoenix metropolitan area. With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms and extreme heat. Since 2008, the national weather service has decreed a monsoon season from june 15 to september 30. If anyone wants to post reports or photos from the 2015 monsoon season, please feel free. Nov 27, 2019 overall, this season was about an inch or 17% under the normal levels. John the baptist ritually cleansed the faithful of their sins in the jordan river. Monsoon usually starts sometime in the first or second week of july.

End of monsoon is the beginning of prickly pear season. The weak trough that brought our area gusty winds has. Monsoon season in tucson louise little art jewelry. But coming from that small town, youre lucky to get out at all. In most years, the monsoon season begins to wind down across northern arizona in september. A horse runs in a field as a monsoon season dust storm approaches in gilbert. From readers readers share their arizona monsoon memories. November saw heavy rainfall, but thats technically outside of the monsoon season exhibit 1 2019 tucson monsoon compared to normal. Readers share stories of the showy storms that rip and roar into arizona each summer.

Using 500 mb maps to make monsoon season forecasts for tucson. In phoenix, normal rainfall during the height of monsoon seasonin july, august, and septemberis 2. Make sure you follow these tips and your house and yard will be prepared for when monsoon storms hit. I like the monsoon season in tucson which is said to last from june 15th to september 15th. Here is a crocheted bracelet inspired by our monsoon weather. Arizona summer monsoon season precipitation mapping. The national weather service officially defines monsoon season as the. A couple weeks ago, some really nice, unseasonal shearalong the bottom of the upper level higheven dealt us a few supercells for a. I get it, a different weather first monsoon season phoenix, tucson, mesa. Beginning in 2008, the national weather service established june 15 as the first day and september 30 as the last day of the states monsoon season, allowing visitors and residents alike to pay attention to monsoon safety rather than the.

The most rainfall occurs during july and august coinciding with the arrival and strengthening of the north american monsoon. Arizona accounted for one death last year during monsoon season. Tucson monsoon season usually begins around the 4th of july and lasts through labor day. Photos of the 2018 monsoon season and other rain in the tucson area by. Based on data back to 1949 for tucson, 93% of monsoon starts have occurred in a two week window from jun 24th to july 9th around this july 3rd average. Looks like a very early start to the 2015 monsoon season. See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days for the desert southwest region. In some areas, you may notice dust storms forming accompanied by frequent thunder, lightning and rain. Below is a map of metro tucson rain totals for monsoon 2015. This episode of monsoon 2015 contains timelapse video of thunderstorms building over the santa. There is a legend that the spanish explorer francisco. Roughly 50% of the time, though, southern arizonas first thunderstorms roll between july 1 and july 8, dropping an average of 6. Overall, this season was about an inch or 17% under the normal levels. Being at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet certainly helps.

Every year during tucsons monsoon season i post what i think is one of the most amazing videos i have ever seen. Arizonas monsoon season begins in june and continues through september. Jan 02, 2016 put some good headphones on for this one. Tucson national weather service monsoon rainfall wrh. The official start date of the arizona monsoon season is june 15. Why arizona gets monsoon storms expect more arizona. Pete gregoirenoaa weather in focus photo contest 2015. But the colors in the skies are awesome and provide lots of inspiration for beads and jewelry. Aug 26, 2015 i like the monsoon season in tucson which is said to last from june 15th to september 15th. We love our pets and we have many petfriendly restaurants and hotels as well as many many dog parks. That is if we can tap into the moisture from what is forecast to be an active tropical season off the west coast of mexico.

The word monsoon comes from the arabic mausim which means a season. Adot urges drivers to be prepared for summer storms. Pretty much a slam dunk, unlike last year where odds sat at 70 %. Arizonas monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico. Summer in tucson sam hughes inn tucson, arizona bed and. Jul 25, 20 tucson monsoon season usually begins around the 4th of july and lasts through labor day. The tucson national weather service office hosts the official southwest u. They usually start with heavy winds accompanied by heavy rain. Arizona monsoon photography workshop coming to tucson in. Jun 21, 2019 arizona monsoon thunderstorms can range from minor to extreme storms. Olbinski is my well known for his photographs and time lapses of haboobs and footage that has appeared in a. Tucson monsoon a history in charts gordian advisors. Tucson restaurant monsoons tap and grill where the food is warm and the hospitality is warmer. Jul 09, 2018 8 things you need to know about monsoon season.