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Arizona's Fall Break: Colorful Foliage Amid Flood Warnings

9/19/2025

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Arizona residents are preparing for fall break from October 6 to 10, seeking colorful autumn landscapes outside Phoenix.
Popular destinations include Mount Lemmon, Flagstaff, Sedona, and the White Mountains, known for vibrant fall foliage.
Tropical Storm Mario may increase moisture and rain chances, enhancing monsoon activity through September 19.
Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Maricopa County and Tucson due to heavy rainfall.
The 2025 monsoon season is expected to be the eighth-driest, with Phoenix likely to see below-normal rainfall.

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Arizona residents are preparing for fall break from October 6 to 10, seeking colorful autumn landscapes outside Phoenix.
Popular destinations include Mount Lemmon, Flagstaff, Sedona, and the White Mountains, known for vibrant fall foliage.
Tropical Storm Mario may increase moisture and rain chances, enhancing monsoon activity through September 19.
Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Maricopa County and Tucson due to heavy rainfall.
The 2025 monsoon season is expected to be the eighth-driest, with Phoenix likely to see below-normal rainfall.