Monsoon, Archive - Arizona Monsoon Coverage

Controlled burns in Sierra Vista are expected to help reduce this summer's mosquito population by cutting back on unwanted vegetation.

Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself

Aug 30, 2024 Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.

Havasu Falls closed indefinitely after deadly flash flood

Aug 28, 2024 Havasupai Tribe and emergency teams assessing damage.

A monsoon approaches the intersection of Broadway and Treat Ave. in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

2024 monsoon bringing much of Southern Arizona out of drought conditions

Aug 15, 2024 The Tucson metro area is about 2 inches above normal rainfall totals.

A graphic showing rainfall totals for Southern Arizona as of Friday, July 26, 2024.

A wet week brings above average rainfall totals for Southern Arizona

Jul 29, 2024 Tucson has accumulated almost four inches of rain since the season began.

A monsoon storm drops localized, heavy rainfall over northwest Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley. From August 2022.

AZPM’s Mini Severe Storm Guide

Jul 22, 2024 Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change

Arizona’s monsoon means danger for those with asthma. Here’s how to cope.

Jul 21, 2024 While some may look forward to the monsoon season, as the storms bring lower temperatures, those with asthma prepare for discomfort and distress.

City crews are preparing barricades to direct motorists away from flooded roads.

Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers

Jul 18, 2024 The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.

Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week

Jul 10, 2024 Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

Tucson braces for potential monsoon storms

Jun 19, 2024 City crews are preparing barricades to direct motorists away from flooded roads.

Monsoon clouds hover above a southern Arizona neighborhood.

UA Monsoon Madness returns for 2024

Jun 17, 2024 Hundreds are expected to enter the annual online contest to predict stormy weather.

Conflicting weather patterns bring monsoon uncertainty

Jun 11, 2024 The upcoming transition between an El Niño winter and a La Niña summer is unique.

Mosquitoes are historically among the worst carriers of infectious disease globally.

UA scientists explore new way to control mosquito populations

Mar 21, 2024 It introduces chemicals that attack the insect's gut.

Lightning flashes over the Tucson mountains as seen from Windy Point in the Santa Catalina mountains.

The Buzz: Lightning and Southern Arizona

Aug 11, 2023 As the monsoon hits our area, we look at why lightning is such a big part of those storms.

Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave

Jul 18, 2023 The city's record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across the globe.

Clear skies during the first weeks of the monsoon marked a disappointing start for the season.

This summer's monsoon off to a slow start

Jul 10, 2023 Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.

Monsoon madness forecast game returns

Jun 12, 2023 Online prognosticators invited to guess rainfall totals in Tucson and other regional cities.

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