Extreme Weather
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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‘Burns everywhere’: Arizona teen collapses from heatstroke on walk home from school
June Shaver was walking home from Dysart High School in El Mirage when she fainted from heatstroke, suffering serious burns as a result of the scorching asphalt.
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What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying. Here’s how they form.
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How to tell if someone needs help in extreme heat—and what to do
Brush up on the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke with tips from the city of Phoenix.
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Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Tens of millions of Americans are navigating major heat waves. More often than not, the heat hits hardest for people of color and low-income residents.
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FEMA disbands youth council, but students say their climate advocacy won’t stop
An Arizona teen earned a spot on FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council to fight for climate action. Now, he’s watching the program get dismantled.
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‘Fire clouds’ over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Two wildfires burning in the western United States—including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon—are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze at Grand Canyon’s North Rim was handled.
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Phoenix firefighters head to Texas to help in search after catastrophic Kerrville flood
With at least 160 people still missing after the deadly Fourth of July floods in Texas, a team of 48 Phoenix firefighters and five dogs headed east to help with the search.
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The most extreme monsoons in Arizona history
Arizona’s monsoon season runs from June to September and often causes widespread devastation. Here are some of the most extreme monsoons in Arizona history.
