PHOENIX — Monsoon is when Arizona is covered by blinding, dangerous dust storms and massive thunderstorms. The 12News exclusive Monsoon Meter is a tool you can count on to help predict storms.
So what is it all about? The Monsoon Meter was developed by 12News meteorologists to show the monsoon threat around the state with one quick view.
The meter scale ranges from zero, which would indicate no weather activity, to 10, meaning conditions are right for severe or widespread activity in the region.
Thunderstorms and rain chances are not the only factors that go into the Monsoon Meter. The chance of strong winds, flooding, dust storms and lightning also play a large role in the meter.
For example, if storms in the White Mountains are not forecast to make it into the Phoenix Valley, the Monsoon Meter may still be high for Phoenix due to the possibility of strong winds or dust.
For Friday, June 21, the Monsoon Meter is set at 4 due to isolated evening storm chances and possible blowing dust.
You can find the Monsoon Meter air with each newscast or head over to 12News.com/weather for the very latest conditions.
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Arizona has seen its fair share of severe weather. Here is a compilation of videos from various storms across the Grand Canyon state.
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