You might be surprised to learn that the monsoon is defined as any wind that reverses its direction seasonally. Video

Bill Bellis and the Weather Team track the storm to give you as much notice as possible before it hits. Video

Flooding occurs in our rivers, streams, washes and roads. On average, 140 people die every year from flash flooding. Video

The most familiar part of our monsoon is rain, which has the ability to flood one part of the Valley and leave another part completely untouched. Video

Thunder happens when the air surrounding the lighting strike heats up so fast that it causes the air to expand explosively, creating a shockwave that becomes a booming sound wave. Video

Lightning is five times hotter than the surface of the sun, making it 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Video

Dust storms are the most dramatic type of weather we see in the Valley of the Sun every year. Video

Downbursts create vertical wind shear or microbursts which is dangerous to aircraft. Video

Here are some good safety tips for lightning, dust storms, and flash flooding. Video