Deep monsoonal moisture is forecast to move north into the region during the weekend possibly lasting through Monday. Thunderstorm coverage is expected to increase with a threat of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.

People with outdoor plans this weekend should continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Please keep the following safety tips in mind for any outdoor activities.  Never set up camp in low lying areas that flood quickly during monsoon storms. Never drive a vehicle onto flooded roads even a small amount of water can be dangerous. For more weather information visit: www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

If you are seeing or smelling smoke in the Show Low and surrouding areas it is from a prescribed burn called the Los Burros Piles.  The prescribed burn is located at Township 9N, Range 24E, Section 35.  Smoke is visible from Highways 60 and 260 from Vernon to Porter Mountain.

The Sitgreaves National Forest is planning prescribed pile burning on approx. 2500 acres beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Prescribed burns will be along Forest Service Roads FR224, FR96, FR9, and FR271. Motorists and recreationists are advised to use caution when driving into smoke along travel routes and trails. Smoke may be visible from US Hwy 60, AZ State Hwy 260 and from Porter Mountain area.