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Participants walk along the Rillito River path in on the tours held by members of Watershed Management Group.

Will Water Return to Tucson's Washes?

Sep 25, 2018 A group hopes to restore running water to the city's watershed.
Rain and sunlight interact over Tucson, July 5, 2018.

4 More Weeks of Monsoon, Tucson Has Beaten Normal Rain Totals

Sep 4, 2018 Tucson has received more than six inches of rain since the monsoon began, and much of Southern Arizona has surpassed normal totals.
Raindrops fall in pooling water on a Tucson street.

Weather Service: Heavy Flood Potential Through Friday

Aug 22, 2018 Moist and unstable air mean flooding is possible anytime, anywhere.
A lightning strike over east Tucson.

Monsoon Lightning Zaps Tucson Weather Radar Tower

Aug 14, 2018 Forecasters used work-arounds during weekend thunderstorms.
Monsoon clouds build up over the Catalina Mountains in this photo shot from the University of Arizona campus. From July 2018.

Meteorologists Expect Relief From Drought Conditions for Arizona

Jul 30, 2018 Monsoon rains and El Niño weather pattern are expected to bring the Southwest closer to normal conditions.
The remains of trees burned by the Frye Fire in 2017.

Mt. Graham Visitors Urged to be Weather Aware

Jul 26, 2018 Flash flooding risk is high after last year's fire.
Rain and sunlight interact over Tucson, July 5, 2018.

Drought Remains, But Rains Put Dent in Southwest Fire Danger

Jul 25, 2018 While monsoon can act as a "shut-off valve" for wildfire, much of the West continues to experience drought conditions.
Monsoon clouds build up over the Catalina Mountains in this photo shot from the University of Arizona campus. From July 2018.

Monsoon Moisture Leads to Drop in Fire Restrictions

Jul 12, 2018 Various agencies will lift the restrictions starting on Friday, thanks to seasonal precipitation.
A file photo of lightning striking the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers

Jul 9, 2018 Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.
Hurricane Frances as seen from the International Space Station, 2004.

UA Forecasters Predict Fewer Hurricanes This Summer

Jun 26, 2018 Annual outlook cites ocean temperature changes for short-term dip in storm numbers.
The path forecast for Tropical Storm Bud as of midday Wednesday, June 13.

Tropical Storm Bud Likely to End Area's Dry Streak of 100+ Days

Jun 13, 2018 The storm is traveling up the Gulf of California, and outer bands are expected to bring rain in the coming days.
Cars drive through Tucson streets flooding with monsoon rains.

City Distributing Sandbags as Monsoon Approaches

Jun 12, 2018 Tucson is also prepping barricades for streets prone to flash flooding.

State Launches Dust Storm Safety Campaign

Jun 11, 2018 The campaign asks drivers to "pull aside, stay alive."
A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Hot Summer Could Mean Strong Monsoon

Apr 23, 2018 Hotter-than-normal June expected to usher in average or above-average rain season.
Firefighters battle the Lizard Fire on a smoky hillside, 2017.

Fire Forecast Sparks 'Extreme Concern' for Managers

Feb 22, 2018 Predicted conditions, comparable to record fire seasons, saw officials move preparations earlier in the year.
Cars drive through flooded streets during a monsoon storm. From July 2017.

Dry End Bringing a Close to Above-Average Monsoon

Sep 25, 2017 Months that proceeded a record-breaking July have brought below-average rain.

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