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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

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.
Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls closed indefinitely after deadly flash flood

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

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

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

Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change
Monsoon rain over Tucson.

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

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

The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.
Monsoon rain over Tucson.

Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week

Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.
City crews are preparing barricades to direct motorists away from flooded roads.

Tucson braces for potential monsoon storms

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

Hundreds are expected to enter the annual online contest to predict stormy weather.
A monsoon storm drops localized, heavy rainfall over northwest Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley. From August 2022.

Conflicting weather patterns bring monsoon uncertainty

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

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

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

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

Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.
Monsoon rainshower

Monsoon madness forecast game returns

Online prognosticators invited to guess rainfall totals in Tucson and other regional cities.

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