Today’s Weather
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest winds of 3 to 13 mph are expected, with gusts up to 20 mph. The overnight low will drop to around 74 under clear skies.
Monsoon Commencement: June 15 marks the official launch of the state’s thunderstorm season.
Public Health Warning
Hantavirus Fatality: A resident in the greater Kingman area passed away from hantavirus, prompting regional medical experts to issue safety reminders.
Prevention Tip: Individuals must avoid breathing in airborne dust when clearing out rodent-infested spaces like sheds or cabins.
Traffic and City Maintenance
Andy Devine Lane Closure: Commuters will face a daytime restriction on Andy Devine Avenue right outside Garibaldi’s Restaurant due to ongoing utility maintenance.
Gordon and Bank Bottleneck: Nightly single-lane reductions continue through mid-July at Gordon Drive and Bank Street for pipeline installations.
Sales Tax Vote: The Kingman City Council will hold a critical vote tomorrow, June 16, to pass a tax hike strictly dedicated to fixing local neighborhood streets.
Government Actions
Landfill Fee Adjustments: The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is gathering at 9:30 AM on Beale Street today to review price bumps for disposing of cooling units and credit card transactions.
Wildlife and Outdoors
The BLM Kingman Field Office website will be down for approximately three hours sometime during the week of June 15 due to scheduled site maintenance, according to a notice on the agency’s page. The exact day and time had not been posted as of this morning. The field office oversees 2.4 million acres of public land in northwestern Arizona.
With temperatures climbing toward triple digits in the valleys, the Hualapai Mountains offer cooler conditions for those looking to get outside. Wild Cow Springs Campground is an option for higher-elevation relief. The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area near Kingman also has trail access, though heat precautions apply at lower elevations this time of year.