As if triple digit heat isn’t enough, in Arizona, July is the start of the monsoon season.

The monsoon season is a change in weather caused by a seasonal change in the wind direction. Here that means the wind direction no longer typically comes from the west, but now from the south.

These monsoon winds bring very humid air from the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean causing sometimes phenomenal thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Often dust storms (the red cloud) accompanies the monsoon storms.

It is important to prepare your home for these storms to prevent unnecessary damage to your home or property. Here are a few tips.

• Seal roof joints.
• Seal around windows with caulking.
• Check weatherstripping around doors and windows.
• Trim palm trees (flying fronds can damage property and hurt people and pets).
• Check other trees for loose branches.
• Stake younger trees to keep them from blowing over in the wind.
• Secure patio furniture, especially umbrellas and tables, they can fly a long way.
• Have emergency supplies and a battery powered radio in case of power failure.

Please remember, this list is not exhaustive, there are many other things you can do to keep yourself safe during our summer storm period.

Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtor
http://jclittle.com/
Ken Meade Realty
17001 N Del Webb Blvd
Sun City AZ 85373
800-877-1776
623-977-1776

By the way…if you know someone who is interested in buying or selling real estate, please call me with their name and phone number. Thank you!