This is a short form (1 minute and 37 seconds) video with a brief descriptions of what the monsoon is. Monsoon Awareness Week runs from June 12th through the 18th this year, and National Weather Service offices across the Southwest are teaming up to discuss and review some of the weather hazards that the monsoon can bring.
The monsoon is not one particular storm or single rainfall event, but rather it is a collective season that typically spans from mid June to late September in the American Southwest. Although precipitation is often welcome across the arid landscape, thunderstorms can often bring more than just rain. We invite you to join us each day throughout Monsoon Awareness Week as we review the weather impacts that the monsoon can have on you. You can follow Monsoon Awareness Week conversations all week on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!
Thanks for watching, and stay safe this summer!
Video production: NWS Albuquerque
Narration: Matt Shoemake
Music: "Years of Achievement" by Ricky Bombino (licensed by Premium Beat)