Arizona utilities offering payments for thermostat control when power grid strained
On extremely hot days, SRP, APS and TEP can override the settings on some Arizona customers' smart thermostats to turn air conditioners down and reduce strain on the grid.
New Tucson Airport signs warn travelers of Arizona’s extreme weather
Dust storms, flash floods, and extreme heat pose unique risks to people unfamiliar with the desert.
Fearless forecasters challenged by 2025's monsoon predictions
Registration is open for the annual Monsoon Madness online fantasy game.
Stabilizing 'operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts
Following cuts ordered by the Trump administration earlier this year, the weather service lost nearly 600 positions.
Tucson Opens Cooling Centers for Summer Heat Relief
The centers provide safe, air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours.
Monsoon 2025: Dry spring could mean good chances for storms
Monsoon season officially starts June 15.
It's Dry Out There: What one of the driest winters ever means for Arizona
After one of the driest and warmest winters on record, what can Arizonans expect for the coming monsoon season and for the rest of the year?
100 degree temperatures officially arrive
Tucson set a record on Friday.
The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance
As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.
Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures
There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat.
The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires
A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans
The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.
How climate change is changing the way Millennials plan for retirement
A University of Arizona study reveals how rising climate stress influences Millennial priorities in saving, spending and planning for the future.
Autumn among the aspens.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, receives the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism; and Richard Cachor Taylor's talks about his book "Birds of Arizona".
Phoenix ends its streak of 100-degree days at 113 consecutive days
The National Weather Service said Tuesday’s high temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 Celsius) at 4 p.m. MST.
