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Burning Man 2024 experiences rain problems

August 24, 2024 5:17 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Last year, heavy rain and thick mud stranded some 70,000 people at the annual event. Traffic was so bad it took drivers hours to travel just a few…

Normal temperatures for the rest of the weekend

August 24, 2024 3:41 PM Karina Bazarte

According to NWS, temperatures will be near normal through the rest of the weekend, before warming to slightly above normal levels early next…

Arizona rescue team searches for missing Gilbert woman swept away in flash flood

August 24, 2024 10:24 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Gilbert resident Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were hiking in the canyon near the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the…

Finally, some relief! Cooler & drier conditions this weekend

August 23, 2024 3:48 PM Melissa Zaremba

A strong lower-pressure system will bring comfortably dry conditions and cooler temperatures this weekend. Also, tracking breezy…

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler weekend ahead for the Desert Southwest

August 23, 2024 2:35 PM Luis Lopez

Temps will continue to cool down a bit throughout the next two days, as winds increase for the Imperial…

Finally tracking cooler and drier conditions in our forecast

August 22, 2024 3:22 PM Melissa Zaremba

Some humidity is still being felt today along with breezy conditions. The good news is we have some relief in the forecast and it does include drier…

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler temperatures still expected for the weekend

August 22, 2024 2:44 PM Luis Lopez

Strong winds will also persist as temperatures will go closer towards the 100 degree…

Welcoming back monsoonal moisture for now

August 21, 2024 3:34 PM Melissa Zaremba

Monsoonal moisture will be sticking around through Thursday, keeping our dew points elevated. Thankfully, later in the week, we will welcome back…

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong winds and cooler temperatures still expected

August 21, 2024 3:58 PM Luis Lopez

Wind speeds will likely increase as temperatures begin to decrease for both Yuma and Imperial…

Tracking higher humidity with rain and storm chances for Wednesday

August 20, 2024 3:21 PM Melissa Zaremba

Monsoonal moisture will move in on Wednesday bringing slightly cooler temperatures, but it will be very humid. Also, tracking greater chances for…

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slightly cooler conditions to hit the area soon

August 20, 2024 3:21 PM Luis Lopez

Winds will also increase throughout both counties in the area, as skies remain sunny and…

Excessive heat returns on Tuesday, and higher moisture by the midweek

August 19, 2024 3:20 PM Melissa Zaremba

Excessive heat returns back into the Desert Southwest for Tuesday. Then higher moisture will move in by the midweek cooling down our temperatures and…

APS shares how to stay prepared for monsoon season

August 19, 2024 6:53 PM Danyelle Burke North

Monsoon season started in July and rolls through the end of September. There are several different weather conditions that come along with the…

Excessive Heat Warning in effect for this week

August 18, 2024 4:01 PM Karina Bazarte

Cooler temperatures Sunday are expected to rebound back up to well above normal for Monday and Tuesday, with an Excessive Heat Warning now in effect…

100 people treated for heat-related illness at Colorado airshow

August 18, 2024 9:51 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said 10 people had to be taken to the hospital. Many others were moved indoors to cool down and monitored…