The monsoon season in Arizona affects many parts of life, including, potentially, the way you do business. If you’re a business owner in Arizona, here is a look at how monsoons can impact things like sales and shipping, so you can plan accordingly.
Monsoon Season 101
In the past, the start of the monsoon season was determined by having three days in a row of average dewpoints of 55 degrees F or more. Now, there is an official monsoon season, which lasts from June 15 to September 30. During this time, the direction of the wind changes from the west to the south and southeast. This pulls up moisture from the Gulf of California, which interacts with summertime heat to fire up storms. These storms can be fast moving, unexpected, and intense.
Monsoon Hazards
There are a number of hazards that are possible during monsoon season. Straight-line winds are one issue. In some cases, winds can exceed 100 miles per hour in the course of a thunderstorm, which can be particularly dangerous for high-profile vehicles. Frequent lightning is another danger associated with monsoon season, as are dust storms that can reduce visibility. Flooding occurs with many storms during monsoon season, including extremely intense flash flooding that poses a significant danger to homes, cars, and pedestrians.
Monsoon Season and Your Business
Whether the monsoon season impacts your business depends on how severe the season is. Monsoon season thunderstorms and dust storms can be disruptive to your business by making it difficult for your delivery company to reach you or to get packages out to customers. Heavy rains, flooding, and lightning can also make driving dangerous and make it hard for your customers to reach you. If your deliveries are impacted, your driver will work with you to get everything where it needs to be.
At Xcel Delivery Services, our local delivery team in Phoenix understands the impact of monsoon season on shipping and delivery, and we’re here to help you navigate any weather-related bumps that occur. Reach our Phoenix office by calling (602) 368-1300.
