SOUTHWEST, UNITED STATES - This isn’t your usual June dry spell. Coming off a weekend of flash flooding in northern Colorado, the Southwest is bracing for more unsettled skies, and produce suppliers might want to pay attention. AccuWeather meteorologists say lingering tropical moisture from former Tropical Storm Alvin is combining with a second low-pressure system to send thunderstorms scattering from California to Montana.

"A low pressure area tapping into moisture from the Gulf of California and, additionally, moisture from the eastern Pacific being brought north by former Tropical Storm Alvin will cause thunderstorms in the Desert Southwest through Thursday," explained AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson.

Flash flooding in dry creek beds, gusty winds kicking up dust, and lightning strikes across outdoor operations could all cause disruptions. Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada look to take the brunt early in the week, with higher elevations in Idaho and Montana entering the mix by midweek. Moisture will begin to retreat south by Friday.

"As moisture expands over the next few days, thunderstorms can extend as far north as Idaho and southern Montana. These thunderstorms will not be as strong but can certainly prompt flash flooding, especially across area that have had very little in the way of rain this year," said Hinson.

The news source stated that, although the storms may pose challenges, the rain will be beneficial in the long run, as much of the region has experienced extreme drought.

Check ANUK for storm-driven impacts as the system moves north.