FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler conditions on the way for the weekend
As winds continue to increase throughout the Desert Southwest, temps are expected to drop following the expiration of the excessive heat…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive heat warning through Friday
The heat is back! Extreme heat will be taking over the Desert Southwest. First Alert Action Days and excessive heat warnings remain in place through…
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Local ways to beat the excessive heat
With the excessive heat warning in place, locals are looking for ways to beat the…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmest day of the week still ahead
The Desert Southwest will likely see temps hit the higher 110s as the excessive heat warning continues for both…
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Phoenix experiences record-breaking heat
Phoenix, Arizona has been experiencing a record-breaking heat and a high number of heat-related deaths in recent…
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FIRST ALERT: Extreme and dangerous heat returns Wednesday-Friday
Tracking dangerous and possible record heat moving in the Desert Southwest. A First Alert Action Day and Excessive heat warnings will go into effect…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Hottest days of the week still ahead
Temperatures will continue increasing over the next two days, as skies remain sunny and winds stay…
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FIRST ALERT: Hot start to the week with excessive heat soon making a return
It’s a hot start to September and I am tracking the return of excessive heat by the middle of the week. An Excessive Heat Watch has already been…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sweltering temps to arrive throughout the week
A heat watch for both counties in the Desert Southwest is likely on the way, as sunny skies also remain through the…
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Warming temperatures for the holiday weekend
There is small chances for isolated showers to develop over the weekend. I am also tracking warmer temperatures this weekend with more heat next…
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Much quieter weather for the rest of the week
NWS says drier air mass will overspread the region Monday, precluding any convection and leading to much quieter weather through the rest of this…
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Summer 2024 recorded as the hottest in Yuma
Meteorological summer 2024 (Jun-Jul-Aug) ended as the HOTTEST in the period for Yuma since 1878.…
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Temperatures above normal for middle of next week
NWS also says above normal temperatures will persist through the middle of next week with excessive heat conditions likely materializing during the…
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Some humidity continues today, with more warmth for the weekend
Some humidity will continue for the rest of the work week. Tracking drier and more warmth for the holiday weekend followed by even hotter…
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Weather Recap: August 2024
August was an overall hot and dry month. Take a look at our high temperatures and an update on our yearly rain totals.…
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Meteorological Fall: What is it and what does it mean
Meteorological fall begins September 1st and lasts through November 30th. Read more about meteorological fall and what it means.…
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Warm and sunny with more heat for the holiday weekend
We are feeling a touch of humidity thanks to the extra moisture toward the east. However, drier conditions and hotter temperatures are expected for…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: 110 degree heat to remain through the holiday weekend
Temperatures are likely to remain consistent through both counties, while winds are now expected again for…
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Near-average temperatures and a touch of moisture by midweek
Temperatures are hotter this afternoon, but for the rest of the week, temperatures will be closer to average. I am tracking a slight increase in…
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Downbursts: The formation process
Downbursts are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground. Read more about downbursts and how…
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