i get alerts from the local news here in arizona
today i got a weather alert...
today i got a weather alert...
being from Utah this is not the kind of weather alert i expect
to get this time of year.
this is a picture from the porch at our house in utah after a good snow storm.
Special Weather Statement Statement as of 6:30 am PDT on March 17, 2009/
... Unseasonably warm weather expected by mid week...
A strong high pressure system will develop across south central
Arizona and southeast California this week. Along with sunny skies
and light winds... temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s
on the lower deserts... with some locations topping out in the low
90s. For Phoenix... the hottest day of the year so far is expected on
Thursday.
Forecast highs this week include...
Phoenix on Wednesday... 88. Thursday... 90. Friday... 88.
Yuma on Wednesday... 89. Thursday... 89. Friday... 87.
Imperial on Wednesday... 89. Thursday... 89. Friday... 87.
Although the readings for Phoenix are just shy of the records... the
unseasonable heat along with bright sunshine may pose some heat
related risks to certain individuals who will be outdoors for an
extended period. Consider taking precautions to avoid heat related
illnesses... apply sunblock and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Drink plenty
of water.
Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
on the public service band. More detailed information is available
from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at
Weather.Gov/Phoenix
this is a picture from the porch at our house in utah after a good snow storm.
Special Weather Statement Statement as of 6:30 am PDT on March 17, 2009/
... Unseasonably warm weather expected by mid week...
A strong high pressure system will develop across south central
Arizona and southeast California this week. Along with sunny skies
and light winds... temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s
on the lower deserts... with some locations topping out in the low
90s. For Phoenix... the hottest day of the year so far is expected on
Thursday.
Forecast highs this week include...
Phoenix on Wednesday... 88. Thursday... 90. Friday... 88.
Yuma on Wednesday... 89. Thursday... 89. Friday... 87.
Imperial on Wednesday... 89. Thursday... 89. Friday... 87.
Although the readings for Phoenix are just shy of the records... the
unseasonable heat along with bright sunshine may pose some heat
related risks to certain individuals who will be outdoors for an
extended period. Consider taking precautions to avoid heat related
illnesses... apply sunblock and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Drink plenty
of water.
Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
on the public service band. More detailed information is available
from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at
Weather.Gov/Phoenix
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:16:00 PM
I am in Utah enjoying the nice cool weather and so sad to hear that I will be going home to very warm weather in Arizona on Friday! Please try to do something about that before I get home. :-)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:27:00 PM
We are unseasonably warm here. Today it reached 15C, we should be about 3 or 4C. The kids are off and they are loving it!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:38:00 PM
I live in Utah and it's so nice to go out without a coat and enjoy the fabulous weather.
Congrats on "Blog of Note" That's awesome!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 4:30:00 PM
Get the guest room ready....
I'm jealous! I love the warm weather. I'm sooo ready for my flip flops.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:17:00 PM
Hey Gramee!!! I love your blog! It is so uplifting! I'll be following your blog faithfully. :) Best wishes to you and your family. :)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:46:00 AM
Holy cow! What a weather alert! I wish we had those kind of alerts here !