Flash Flood Watch for portions of Central Arizona from the Mogollon and White Mountains south into Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties. Affected areas include: Yavapai County mountains; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; and includes the cities of Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, Bagdad and Sedona.

Abundant monsoon moisture will result in scattered to widespread thunderstorm development today. When combined with saturated soils from recent and frequent heavy rainfall events this will enhance the threat of flash flooding over the area.

A Flash Flood Watch means that developing conditions may lead to Flash Flooding within the watch area. People especially those located along area creeks, rivers or other flash flood prone areas should continue to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take immediate action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

**Remember do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Watch for high water, rocks and debri on roadways!**

Due to heavy rains Navajo Road 60 5 miles north of Dilkon has been closed due to flooding damage.  NDOT will be performing road assessment today.  Be careful when traveling and do not enter flooded washes and low lying areas.

The return of monsoonal weather patterns have reduced the fire danger throughout the region. As a result, on Thursday July 11 at 12:01 am the restrictions throughout the region will be lifted. We would like to remind everyone that although fire danger is no longer extreme, it is still high and visitors and citizens should continue to be extremely cautious!

Stage I and II fire restrictions prohibited fires and campfires, smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, discharging of firearms, certain mechanical operations, motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails and in Navajo County the use of fireworks. These activities are no longer under restriction. If there are any doubts or questions please make sure to contact the agency specific to the area.

Taking a few precautions can make all the difference:
* If you are a smoker, be cautious about how and where you extinguish your cigarettes.
* If you are using a portable stove, be careful to set up the stove in an area cleared of fuels and make sure the stove is safe from tipping over.
* Campfires should NEVER be left unattended and should be completely extinguished when leaving your campsite. Remember: “If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave!”
* Do not park or drive vehicles on top of tall dry vegetation, hot vehicle parts may still ignite a fire.
* Remember to look up, down and all around when selecting a campsite. Do NOT set up under dead or dying trees as falling limbs can become hazards, do NOT set up in dry creek beds as they can flood in moments during monsoons, and make sure the area is clear of any other potential hazards.

We welcome our citizens and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and all the activities throughout the region but continue to ask everyone to please be careful!