Tampa International Airport closes due to Hurricane Idalia
The airport said it expects to reopen Thursday morning, but could stay closed longer depending on when officials can assess storm damages, or if road…
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WEATHER ALERT: Excessive heat persists with near record heat possible through Wednesday
Very hot temperatures are impacting the Desert Southwest, bringing extreme heat risks and even record heat for our area. An Excessive Heat Warning…
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Excessive heat continues for lower deserts
Isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms will be possible, mainly over the higher terrain through the middle of the…
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Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US
A historic heat wave that began blasting the Southwest and other parts of the country this summer is shining a spotlight on one of the harshest, yet…
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Excessive heat conditions are expected
Excessive heat conditions are expected through early next week with lower desert high temperatures reaching 110 to 116…
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Phoenix temperatures will heat up to the extreme once again this weekend
The National Weather Service in Phoenix warned the metropolitan area and parts of south-central Arizona could see potentially record-breaking…
Continue Reading FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps remain excessively hot as storm chances could be coming soon
As things remain very hot rain chances could be coming back soon to the Desert Southwest…
Continue Reading WEATHER ALERT: Dangerous heat on the way this weekend
Excessive returns this weekend with an Excessive Warning issued where highs could climb up to 117° Sunday to Tuesday.…
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: More winds expected to arrive as warm up continues
Expected winds of around 20 miles per hour will be coming soon as temperatures continue to increase towards the…
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Temperatures heating up for the weekend
The extreme heat isn’t over! Temperatures are back on the rise as major heat risks will be a concern as we head into the weekend.…
Continue Reading A touch of more moisture for now until hotter and drier conditions rejoin
Monsoonal flow is sliding back to the Desert Southwest. By the weekend, dangerous heat will return where highs will be above 110.…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temperatures still increasing as conditions return to hot and dry
More seasonably normal conditions are arriving for the Desert Southwest as temperatures continue to rise over the next seven…
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Viewer photos from the severe weather in the Desert Southwest from Tropical Storm Hilary
Recent tropical system Hilary brought major and severe weather to the Desert Southwest this past weekend. Thank you to all our viewers who were able…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps continuing to rise following weekend cooldown
After tropical storm Hilary brought cooler temperatures, things are beginning to go back to seasonably normal for the Desert…
Continue Reading Another tropical system giving Arizona extra moisture
Keeping the moisture in the Desert Southwest where chances for showers is possible on Wednesday. Warmer and drier conditions will be back this…
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As Tropical Storm Hilary shrinks, desert and mountain towns dig themselves out of the mud
Crews worked to dig roads, buildings and care home residents out of the mud across a wide swath of Southwestern U.S. desert Monday, as the first…
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Tropical Storm Hilary damage in Yuma County
Yuma County saw the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary this past weekend which brought rain, gusty winds, and some…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps expected to rise as conditions return to seasonally dry
Following the aftermath of heavy rain over the weekend, the Desert Southwest should return to hot and dry conditions by the end of the…
Continue Reading Severe weather over the weekend as Tropical System Hilary made a mark across the Desert Southwest
Severe weather over the weekend as Hilary brought heavy rain, flooding, and high winds to the Desert Southwest. Read more about the recent storm and…
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California community continues feeling impact of Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary hit Southern California with several inches of rain as it moved across the region. All that water caused some flooding in…
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