00:00Monsoon moisture from Mexico is surging into the western United States.
00:04New Mexico and Colorado could receive one to two inches of rain.
00:08Locally, higher amounts may trigger flash flooding under intense storms.
00:12Arizona and Utah could also see heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
00:16In Tucson, flooding already prompted multiple rescues on September 14th.
00:21Officials warn hikers and campers to avoid canyons and small streams.
00:25Meanwhile, dry thunderstorms are developing across parts of the northwest.
00:30Oregon, northern California, and northern Idaho could see lightning and gusty winds.
00:35Those storms may produce little rain, raising the risk of new wildfires.
00:39The rain could also provide relief to drought-stricken areas.
00:43Lake Powell is at just 22% of capacity.
00:46Lake Mead stands at 27% as drought continues across the region.
00:50More moisture could arrive later this week from the Gulf of California.
00:54Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
01:00Lake Powell is at 5pm.
Comments