Arizona monsoon storms can range anywhere from a minor dust storm to a violent thunderstorm. Monsoon season in Arizona generally runs from June 15th to September 30th. The high temperatures in conjunction with high winds and high moisture around this time of year can result in potentially deadly weather.
A monsoon usually starts with heavy winds and the occasional visible wall of dust. A typical Arizona monsoon is known to be accompanied by frequent thunder, lightning and heavy downpours. Flash floods are not uncommon. While Arizona monsoons do not provide ideal driving conditions, with the following tips and precautions, Arizona drivers are more likely to avoid a car accident.
An Arizona monsoon is not as easy to predict as other weather events, but certain conditions are more conducive to producing a monsoon. Before going on the road during monsoon season, it is important to listen to weather reports – the National Weather Service issues weather warnings and watches through television and radio stations.
It is also important to keep an emergency kit in your car at all times in the event that you get caught in a monsoon. An emergency kit should include water, non-perishable food, blankets and flashlights with extra batteries.
If you are caught in your car when an Arizona monsoon strikes, the following tips will help to minimize your risk of being involved in an auto accident:
If possible, pull off the road and find a safe place to park to wait out the storm. Keep the doors and windows of your vehicle closed. Make sure to turn off your lights so that you do not confuse other drivers.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident that was due to another motorists negligence – or resulting from an Arizona monsoon, the car accident lawyers at Phillips Law Group are here to help.
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