Climate whiplash: Southwest swings from drought to flood

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Climate whiplash: Southwest swings from drought to flood
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The storms, which are a part of a seasonal pattern that is unusually active this year, are expected to cause widespread flash flooding, debris flows and other hazards.

Lightning strikes during a monsoon storm on July 21, 2022 near Mayer, Arizona.

These hazards may affect both desert landscapes and major cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas, according to the National Weather Service . The drought conditions, which have eased some, will make it difficult for the ground to absorb the moisture, leading to flash flooding., the NWS cited unusually high levels of atmospheric moisture moving into the region, with an up to 70% chance for locations to exceed a 10-year rainfall event.

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