Excessive Heat Warning issued for Phoenix area

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the Phoenix area, and several Arizona counties, as temperatures could reach 114°F in some parts of the state this week.

Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5

Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest