WILLIAMS — Dark clouds are blowing in on increasing winds from the east and the temperature has dropped considerably as Williams hopes for rain.

The weather forecast shows a 10% chance of rain this afternoon increasing to 30% Sunday morning in Williams. At 2 p.m. the clouds started rolling in and by 2:21 it began to rain.

Rain has been ongoing in Flagstaff which enjoys a 10% higher chance of rain through the same period. A good chance of rain is predicted for both cities Monday and Tuesday.

A hazardous weather warning was issued for thunderstorms in our area and hot, above normal temperatures for the lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. Southern Yavapai County may receive some thunderstorms and dust moving north from the Phoenix area.