Weather in Redington Pass
Redington Pass has weather very similar to Tucson in Pima County. For your safety, be prepared for two important weather events: EXTREME HEAT and FLOODING.
EXTREME HEAT
Redington Pass averages 50 summer days over 100°F. Risk of heat stroke or heat exhaustion are especially high in June, July, and August when temperatures are commonly 100°F to 115°F.
Visit the Extreme Weather & Public Health page on the Arizona Department of Health Services website for heat related illness education and important prevention recommendations.
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Be aware of National Weather Service Alerts:
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Excessive Heat Watch Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours.
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Heat Advisory Heat Index values are forecasting to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs = 100-105°F).
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Excessive Heat Warning Heat Index values are forecasting to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs = 105-110°F).
FLOODING / FLASH FLOODING
In Arizona, flooding ranks second to extreme heat in the number of reported fatalities. Flash floods are especially dangerous and can occur quickly even when it isn't raining in the immediate vicinity. During monsoon season in particular, the Tanque Verde Falls area of Redington Pass is prone to flash floods which have stranded swimmers and hikers and led to numerous drowning deaths.
Pay attention to the weather. If you are near water during a rainstorm, whether the rain is near or distant, move immediately to higher ground.
Be aware of any National Weather Service watches, warnings, and advisories that may be in effect. When a flash flood WATCH is issued, be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment's notice. When a flash flood WARNING is issued for your area, or the moment you realize that a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself. You may have only seconds!
Additonal Safety Recommendations:
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Avoid or get out of areas subject to flooding during questionable weather. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc.
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Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams.
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If driving, be aware that the road bed may not be intact under flood waters. Turn around and go another way. NEVER drive through flooded roadways!
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If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away. Remember, it's better to be wet than dead!
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Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
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Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
Weather information links:
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/
National Weather Service: Floods http://www.weather.gov/pbz/floods