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.
Historic heat wave can impact mental health
Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder grips shut-ins with symptoms including depression and insomnia.
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.
This summer's monsoon off to a slow start
Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.
Western Hemp Fire burns 1,000 acres on Fort Huachuca
The fire has damaged one of the main power lines to the military installation
Monsoon dangers include dust storms in rural Arizona
Experts advise motorists to avoid trouble on roads and highways during sudden storms.
Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals
Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.
The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona
The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
University of Arizona hurricane researchers predict above-average season ahead
They say the number of named hurricanes could reach a mark set in 2017.
The ice is broken: temps climb to 100
The last day of April was the first day in 2023 Tucson hit 100
UA researchers mount new global wind study
They are using satellites to measure speed and direction of winds aloft.
Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall
Like other parts of the West, northern Arizona received an abundance of snow over the winter.
The Buzz: Arizona's growing wine industry
State lawmakers celebrate Arizona Wine Month as wine's place in the state's economy grows
The Buzz: How snowmelt affects Arizona's water supply
How much will a wet winter improve drought conditions around the state?
Winter moisture expected to yield big wildflower bloom in Arizona
Experts say conditions lined up to produce massive floral displays in lower elevations.
