127K views · 2K reactions | The North American Monsoon brings flash flooding to Moab, Utah. The Southwestern monsoon is caused by the change in wind direction when the breezes bring moist air northward from the Gulf of Mexico and the tropical Pacific Ocean. https://bit.ly/4cEbJNq | AccuWeather | Facebook

Welcome to #Monsoon Awareness Week! Monsoon season officially begins on June 15 and continues through September. The North American Monsoon is a seasonal wind shift from a dry, westerly flow to a moist, southerly flow. Upper atmospheric high pressure builds, and the influx of moisture will promote daily thunderstorm activity, mainly over the mountainous regions where air is forced to rise. This week, take some time to learn about the weather hazards monsoon storms create, including heavy rain, h