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Monsoon season blows in storms, rain, dust
Senior Airman Grace Lee
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA -- Arizona is known for being sunny (Courtesy photo)
with clear skies for the majority of the year, but every year “it” happens. As the
clouds roll in, the sky darkens with thunderbolts streaming overhead, and the Arizona is known for being sunny with clear skies for the majority of the year, but every year “it”
first drops of rain hit the desert ground. Monsoon season is here. happens. As the clouds roll in, the sky darkens with thunderbolts streaming overhead, and the
first drops of rain hit the desert ground. Monsoon season is here.
“During monsoon season, you’ll have strong thunderstorms coming
through the area, heavy downpours of rain, and at times, heavy gusts of wind,” Tips to stay safe during the monsoon season:
said Airman 1st Class Kendall Griffin, 56th Operations Support Squadron
Weather Flight apprentice. “Mainly what we look for are air mass thunder- · If a dust storm hits while driving, · Stay indoors or in a vehicle when
storms. This is essentially when a swath of moisture comes over the area and reduce speed, move off the side of there is a thunderstorm. If at home
kind of popcorns out some thunderstorms. When they fall and create two or the road onto the shoulder of the or in a building, stay away from win-
more outflows running into each other, we’ll get more thunderstorms.” road, stop, turn off the lights and wait dows and avoid cellphone usage.
for the dust storm to pass. · Be cognizant of the surroundings
Monsoon season begins June 15 and ends Sept. 30, but the storms peak · Secure any objects outside the especially when outdoors and watch
between July 15 and Aug. 15, said Staff Sgt. Adam Duncan, 56th OSS home such as garbage cans, garden for changes in weather. Some early
weather technician. hoses and deck chairs, or store them warning signs of weather changes are
inside if possible. increase in wind, drop in tempera-
While monsoon season benefits Arizona’s populace and nature, it can · Read and obey warnings, such as ture and cloud cover.
be hazardous. a sign that reads, “Danger do not · Pay attention to cellphone weather
enter” or “Avoid this roadway.” warning alerts.
“Make sure you watch the news for the weather broadcast, which will
broadcast warnings for flash floods, high winds and more,” said Ben Bruce,
56th Fighter Wing ground safety manager. “Being aware of upcoming weather
conditions will help you stay safe and be prepared for what’s to come.”
“Monsoon season does provide a lot of the refreshing water we need to fill
the reservoirs and streams,” Bruce said. “But it also happens rapidly, and so
I say, ‘Keep your head about you and keep your wits about you,’ meaning be
cognizant of your own safety and what’s going on around you.”
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