Monsoon

Forecast: El Niño Winter Could Bring Snow on Cactus

Oct 7, 2015 Monsoon was normal; strong El Niño storms likely on the way in February, March, April.

Arizona Spotlight for September 4, 2015

Sep 3, 2015 The psychology of everyday sounds; "That Desert Sound" celebrates the Tucson music scene of the 1980s; using Tucson to study the geography of global change; capturing the beauty and intensity of monsoon lightning on film.

UA Hurricane Watchers Predict More Storms This Year

Aug 27, 2015 Researchers still expect six Atlantic hurricanes during next two months

Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires

Aug 24, 2015 Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.

Monsoon Rains Expected to Pick Up after Slow Start

Aug 12, 2015 Forecasts show high chance of above-average precipitation for rest of the season

Monsoon Season Can Make Pets Stressed

Jul 27, 2015 Pima Animal Care Center says loud thunder, heavy rain can frighten animals

Sluggish Monsoon Season Expected to Pick Up

Jul 23, 2015 Tucson's rainfall below normal, other areas seeing increased precipitation

Wildfire Managers Turn Focus to Prevention

Jun 29, 2015 After years of record-breaking conflagrations, calmer season brings a break.

Meteorologist: Incoming Storm is Start of Monsoons

Jun 24, 2015 Weather system will likely bring heavy winds, heavy rain by the weekend

Community Effort Tracks San Pedro River's Health

Jun 18, 2015 Volunteers will map flows for waterway that's vital to people and wildlife.

When it Hits 100: Do Late Triple Digits Mean Cooler Summer?

May 27, 2015 Monsoon may be delayed because of springtime's below-normal temperatures.

It's Not Just for the Birds

May 21, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society's New Executive Director

Southern Arizona Fire Season Could Be Short But Severe

Apr 30, 2015 Spring storm systems are delaying start, but dry fuels are still abundant

Tropical Storm Odile Bringing Heavy Rain to Tucson

Sep 16, 2014 Aside from flash flood dangers, water is mostly welcomed in Sonoran Desert after years of drought.

UPDATE: Arizona Storm Leaves 2 Dead; Statewide Emergency

Sep 8, 2014 Deaths in Tucson, Oracle Junction in flooded washes; major freeways closed most of Monday in Phoenix area.

Storm Closes Roads, Snarls Traffic, Damages School

Jul 26, 2013 Power poles down on South Side; up to one inch of raifall reported in some spots.

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