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Lake Havasu City, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Lake Havasu City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to get sandbags and how to stay safe this weekend
  • How will this huge solar project north of town affect our region?
  • High winds today could hit Lake Havasu—here’s how to prepare

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Havasu City Prepares for Tropical Storm Rachel and Urges Residents to Heed Flood and Wind Safety Measures (thebee.news) — Lake Havasu City officials are warning residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Rachel, which could bring up to two inches of rain, flash flooding, and 30–45 mph winds from Saturday through Monday. The Fire Department is offering free sand and sandbags at all five city fire stations and urging people to avoid flooded roads, secure outdoor items, and boat only with extreme caution.
   

• Tesla secures 90% output from new Arizona solar-storage plant (interestingengineering.com) — A massive new 509-megawatt solar and battery project, Project Sterling, is being built just 20 miles north of Lake Havasu City and will start operating in 2028. The facility will generate enough power for a mid-sized city, send electricity into regional grids, and create about 400 construction jobs while adding a new access road linking to historic Route 66.
   

• High wind warning in place for San Bernardino County for Sunday (dailybulletin.com) — A National Weather Service high wind warning for Sunday covers a wide region including Lake Havasu and the Upper Colorado River Valley, with damaging gusts strong enough to topple trees and power lines. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items, drive carefully—especially high-profile vehicles—and be ready for possible power outages while following standard high-wind safety steps before, during, and after the storm.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, once again I have a question for you.
    If anyone has frontier for their home phone / internet who are you going to get your internet from once frontier cancels us? I understand that… (Nextdoor Thunderbolt/Saratoga)
  • I’m looking for the Lady in town that does Beading artwork.
    She is a specific artist. I went to her garage sale on the Northside a few years ago and saw her beautiful artwork. I’d like to get in contact with… (Nextdoor Kiowa - Amberwood)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ S17831 in Lake Havasu City. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Arby's Team Member in Lake Havasu City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Havasu City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bullhead City

  • Details released for Trump's visit to Bullhead City (mohavedailynews.com)
  • McMinn County man awaiting extradition from Arizona (timesfreepress.com)
  • Mohave County Deputies Arrest Michael Shawn Wedge in Counterfeit Currency Operation (thebee.news)

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Ok Lake Havasu City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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