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Sonoran Desert had a Microburst Storm – What is a Microburst?
Explanations and definitions of Microbursts and Arizona Monsoon Microburst Weather. What is microburst weather? First lets get a brief definition of monsoon. The season during which the southwest...
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Arizona Monsoon brings Microbursts – Picture of microburst storm clouds,...
Monsoon Season in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona – a Microburst starts with a typical thunderstorm. What is a thunderstorm? Thunderstorms work like an engine. It pulls moisture and air in and converts...
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Desert Monsoon weather, facts and details
What is Monsoon? The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word mausim, which means season. Traders fishing the waters off the Arabian and Indian coasts noted that dry northeast winds in the winter...
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Meet your clouds – Cirrus, Stratus, and Cumulus
Most of us have fantasized while admiring clouds; but have you ever wondered why clouds float? As long as the cloud is warmer than the outside air around it, it will float. The height of the cloud in...
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When does Monsoon season start? What causes Monsoon?
The official start date of the Arizona Monsoon season is June 15. In 2008, the National Weather Service determined the AZ Monsoon starting date along with the ending date of September 30. What causes...
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