What is a haboob? What you should know about Arizona’s dust storms
Arizona has had dust storms for ages, with two to three hitting the Phoenix area each year. We've only recently…
The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?
It's always been hot in Phoenix. But according to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers…
Phoenix broke a record for spring heat. Here’s by how much
The spring months in Phoenix averaged more than 80 degrees, blowing away the previous record for the season by several…
Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.
Arizona gets 15% less rain than it did 30 years ago, according to a new study. That's the biggest drop…
What are the wettest Phoenix monsoon seasons on record?
The 2025 monsoon season in Phoenix wound up wetter than the last couple of years. Where does it rank overall?
When does monsoon season start in Arizona? What you should know
The real start of monsoon season varies based on weather conditions in Arizona and spans the hottest months of the…
2 Valley locales among U.S. cities with highest summer heat risk
Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson ranked among the U.S. cities that are most unprepared for rising summer temperatures, per a new…
There might be a ‘super’ El Niño this year. What would that mean for Phoenix?
If you're hoping for a wet monsoon season in Phoenix this summer, you may be in luck. A strong El…
New Phoenix monsoon forecast released: What to expect
Phoenix had a wetter-than-normal monsoon in 2025, and the chances for 2026 are looking similarly favorable.