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Williams Clean and Beautiful tomorrow

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WILLIAMS — Do not forget to come out to Williams Clean and Beautiful campaign at the Williams-Kaibab Visitor Center parking lot tomorrow. The clean-up will start at 9 a.m. and run until noon. The American Legion Cordova Post No. 13 will be hosting the barbecue at that time.

The weather will be clear tomorrow through Sunday night. There is a chance of showers Sunday night increasing to 40% Monday afternoon to 50% over Monday night. Thundershowers are likely from Tuesday afternoon to midnight Tuesday.

The chance of showers continues through Wednesday but is expected to clear up to sunny days Thursday and Friday, according to the long-range forecast.

Sunny skies predicted through the week

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800-rainthreat15-09-16-01WILLIAMS — Clouds loomed over Williams, yesterday morning, threatening a storm. A few drops of rain even dropped. By the afternoon, however, the sun came out and the clouds parted.
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Just in time for the Clean and Beautiful event in Williams, the skies became clean and beautiful. The Clean and Beautiful event will start at 9 a.m. at the Williams Visitor Center parking lot and end with a barbecue at noon.

The long range weather forecast predicts sunny skies in Williams and Flagstaff through the weekend until Monday. A chance of showers returns next week.

Zipline should be open all weekend.

Zipline should be open all weekend.

Thunderstorm hits Williams

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Rain15-09-13-3WILLIAMS — Williams received the dose of wet weather it was promised though it looked like we might have a clear day during the morning. The rain started about 2 p.m. and is continuing on through the afternoon.

Thunder and lightning has been light, so far. Thunderstorms are expected to continue through Wednesday night, as of the latest long-range forecast. The long-range forecast also predicts clear and warm weather through next weekend as fall colors are forming in the trees and bushes.
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Slight chance of rain Saturday afternoon

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fall-clouds15-09-10-02WILLIAMS — Clouds rolled in yesterday appearing ready to douse Williams with yet another monsoon rain. A few thunder-claps could be heard in the distance and a few raindrops fell, but it fell silent.

It was predicted to be clear through Saturday night, but it appears now that there is a slight chance of rain Saturday beginning in the afternoon.

Sunday and Monday there is a 50% chance of rain. This could produce heavy rains and lightning.

The extended forecast shows a possibility of rain through Thursday of next week.

Monsoons won’t quit, but fall is in the trees

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15-09-08-07WILLIAMS — Seems that the monsoon season won’t give up as Williams, Flagstaff and the surrounding areas continue to receive thunderstorms. The weather is expected to clear up Friday and Saturday for at least a portion of the Brown’s Carnival event in Williams on Railroad Avenue.

Rain hit hard Monday and this afternoon beginning about 1:30 p.m. and running for more than an hour. The chance of continued thunderstorms runs about 20% for Flagstaff and Williams through tomorrow. It is expected to clear Friday through Saturday during the day. The chance of thunderstorms picks up again Saturday night and on to the beginning of next week.

The last two storms brought more rain that the storm of last week, but much less thunder and lightning.

Trees in Williams, however, are starting to show the strains of fall which begins “officially” on September 23. The aspens and oaks along South Road, the road to Dogtown, FR-111 to Bill Williams Mountain and other areas of the forest will start turning soon providing great photo ops for fans of autumn.

Williams hit with a short but furious thunderstorm

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WILLIAMS — Williams was hit about 2:50 this afternoon with a furious storm that brought hail and lightning. The lightning subsided in about fifteen minutes, but the storm continued for about 25-minutes.

This is the heaviest rain Williams received so far since Sunday.

The chance of more thunderstorms drops to 40% tonight and through tomorrow during the day. There is a 30% chance Friday during the day clearing overnight. Saturday the chance drops to 20% with a slight chance during the night.

Storms could continue through Wednesday of next week.

Rain expected to continue throughout the week

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Rain-150812-01WILLIAMS — Williams received a significant amount of rain yesterday and it appears will continue to receive rain and cool weather throughout the week.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 79 by noon, then falling to around 71 during the remainder of the day. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Free car wash at Cool Country Cruise In

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Cool-Country15-08-07-01WILLIAMS — Cool Country Cruise In is on in Williams and the weather is cooperating—or not depending on your view. Heavy rain is expected to continue with flash flood warnings until midnight. There is a slight chance of rain tomorrow which should clear up Saturday and remain clear until Monday when more thunderstorms are expected.

This is the first time in recent memory that the event has experienced this kind of weather. Today there was a short downpour with a couple of thunder cracks over Williams causing scattered tourists downtown. It cleared up by 7 p.m. in time for the gun show.

Generally Williams proper receives short bursts of rain in town while the surrounding areas get doused.

Flash flood warning issued for Grand Canyon area

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Rain15-06-05-03A flash flood watch for portions of northc central and west central Arizona has been issued to end at 5 p.m today. People with weather radios should monitor for warnings and prepare to take appropriate action.

The weather affects the Coconino Plateau and western Mogollon Rim including the ciites of Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valley, Flagstaff, Williams and Munds Park.

Thunderstorms capable of very heavy rainfall are moving eastward across the area through late this afternoon. Normally dry washes and streams could begin to flow with the possiblity of heavier rainfall. Flooding on some roadways are possible.

Flooding could still occur after the warning is lifted.

Clouds threatening rain overnight

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clouds-072015-00WILLIAMS — Clouds roll in for another day keeping the temperatures in Williams down and bringing moisture. The nice thing is that it has kept the forests open for hiking and camping.

There is a 50% chance of rain and thunder this afternoon dropping to 30% overnight. Tomorrow there is a 10% chance after 11 a.m. clearing up to mostly cloudy over Tuesday night. Wednesday through Saturday night it is expected to be clear and warm with some cloudiness.

In Flagstaff, a slight chance of rain is predicted over Tuesday night and Wednesday. The weather in Flagstaff will clear up Thursday through Saturday night.

The chance of rain begins to develop again Sunday.