Weather
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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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‘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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16 easy meals to make during the hot AZ summer
Here are 16 meals to make during the hot Arizona summer that are quick, nutritious, and easy to make meatless.
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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.
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Monsoon season brings the promise of rain for the arid southwestern US
Forecasters say it has been a wet start to this year’s monsoon season, which officially began June 15 and runs through the end of September.
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Safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are essential safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season, which brings flash floods, dust storms, and extreme heat from June to September.
