Scattered showers & t-storms are expected for this afternoon & evening beginning ~11 am MST - 8 pm MST. Brief heavy rainfall will be the main threat, however, hail, lightning, & strong outflow winds of 30-40+ mph are also possible with any storms. #azwx

⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 4:45 PM MST for portions of Gila, Yavapai, and Coconino Counties. This includes Fossil Creek Waterfall, Fossil Creek Day Use Area, and The Toilet Bowl. More info: weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KF…. #azwx

On Sunday, expect another round of isolated to scattered showers and storms. Flash flooding, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible near the strongest storms. Otherwise, expect light afternoon winds with daytime temps near normal for early September. #azwx

It's September 1st & do you know what means? It's the 1st day of Meteorological Fall! Fall? Are you sure? Of course we are! Not sure why we use different dates than on your calendar? Here's a graphic that explains how we define Meteorological and Astronomical Seasons. #azwx

There's a few storms over northern Arizona this afternoon, a few of which will have gusty winds and brief heavy rain. Here's one of the storms just west of the NWS office, viewed as we launched our weather balloon at 4:15 pm. #azwx

It's official, the summer of 2024 (Jun - Aug) was the hottest on record for many in northern Arizona. Here's a few locations where this record was broken. More hot weather is on the way with temperatures rising well above normal by Thur and Fri. #azwx

Happy Labor Day! For those of you enjoying a day off of work, soak up the sunshine across much of northern Arizona this afternoon. Temperatures will be on the warm side, and there is a slight chance of showers/thunderstorms across portions of N.AZ. #azwx

Mostly dry weather and warming temperatures can be expected the rest of this week. Next chance for storms looks possible by next weekend. #azwx

An Excessive Heat Watch continues for the lower elevations of Yavapai County Wednesday through Friday. Expect temperatures well above normal - approaching 110 F in Yavapai County. #azwx

Above normal temperatures are in store for this afternoon, and these warmer conditions will continue through the week. Enjoy the sunny, calm, and dry weather for the rest of the week!☀️ #azwx

It will be warmer than normal all around northern Arizona this week, but especially the lowest elevations in Yavapai County. An Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect below 3000 feet for Thursday and Friday. #azwx

Here is a look at your warm, sunny and beautiful forecast for Wednesday! Be careful if your horsing around at the lower elevations, it'll be toasty! #azwx

Above normal temperatures will once again be in store for this afternoon. Daytime highs will stay on the toasty side through the end of the week, with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms to return over the weekend. #azwx

Here's some preliminary monsoon total precip maps from around northern AZ, illustrating the variability in the rainfall this season. Near-normal values around Flagstaff, below normal around Show Low and Payson, and near- to below-normal values in the Prescott area. #azwx

Temperatures will be 5-15° above normal this afternoon, and an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for areas below 3000 ft in Yavapai County. Above normal highs will persist on Friday before slightly cooler temps return this weekend. Rain/storm chances possible this weekend.

The warm temps continue on Friday with a bit more cloud cover across northern AZ. Isolated showers & t-storms are forecast for the afternoon, mainly over the White Mountains, Mogollon Rim, & eventually into Yavapai County overnight. #azwx

Not to be held back any longer, the Monsoon has too much pride. It returns today, but especially over the weekend, perhaps for the last time. A few more days to add to the totals, the rumbling skies and the lightning flashing in our eyes. One more time, enjoy it if you can. #azwx

Storm chances increase over the weekend, especially across Yavapai and southern/western Coconino counties. Keep an eye to the sky if you have outdoor plans. #azwx

Expect thunderstorm activity to increase today, especially for southern Coconino and Yavapai counties. Some of you are getting rained on right now, just west of the I-17 corridor, but coverage will increase as the day heats up. #azwx

Scattered slow-moving storms brought some heavy rain to Central Arizona last night (generally between Wickenburg and Prescott). Wilhoit came in with 1.53"! More storms are expected today, most numerous south and west of a line from Williams, to Flagstaff, to Payson. #azwx