Today’s Weather
Sunny skies and a high near 91 are expected Monday, with south-southwest winds running 6 to 23 mph and gusts up to 33 mph. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Lake Wind Advisory through 6:00 PM PDT Monday evening.
Weather and Fire Warnings
Soaring Temperatures: Daily highs are reaching a scorching 105 to 107 degrees, prompting local health advisories to limit outdoor activities from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fire Safety: The National Weather Service has issued critical fire alerts due to Single-digit humidity levels and dry desert winds.
Historic Route 66 Event Tonight
Celebrity Pitstop: Internet-famous miniature car photographer Anthony Schmidt brings his national Mother Road journey to the
Classic Car Gathering: Local automotive hobbyists are gathering downtown to showcase custom vehicles in a community-driven welcoming ceremony.
Infrastructure & Community Developments
Re-Entry Facility Opens: The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out operations at its newly built Reach Out Facility, designed to curb recidivism rates through local rehabilitation services
Nighttime Traffic Delays: Commuters should prepare for ongoing evening lane blockages at the intersection of Gordon Drive and Bank Street due to city utility maintenance scheduled through mid-July.
Civic Board Opening: City officials continue to seek local candidates to fill a vacant position on the Kingman Economic Development Advisory Commission.
Public Health Alert
Hantavirus Notice: The Mohave County Department of Public Health is reminding rural homeowners to use caution when clearing out storage sheds or barns following the region’s first confirmed Sin Nombre virus fatality.
Public Safety
Mohave County’s county-wide fire restrictions remain in effect across all four fire zones in unincorporated areas. The county enacted the restrictions in late May citing high temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation, and sustained winds — conditions that elevate wildfire risk across the region.
The Mohave County Department of Public Health confirmed earlier this month the county’s first Sin Nombre Hantavirus death, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Health Services. The county has not released additional details about the case.
Community Events
The Mohave County Reach Out Facility held its grand opening June 3 at 501 W. Highway 66 in Kingman. Members of the Board of Supervisors were noticed as potentially attending the 9:00 AM event.
Around Town
The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is reminding voters of deadlines ahead of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election. The office issued updated voting information on June 1, covering registration deadlines and ballot selection requirements. Voters who haven’t designated a political party ballot were given a 90-day notice in late April.