End-of-summer fun at Lake Pleasant before storms arrive
Before monsoon storms rolled in, hundreds of people celebrated Labor Day with a final summer splash at Lake Pleasant, with many taking advantage of the day off work and school to enjoy the sun and water.
Monsoon: Powerful storm put ADOT's dust detection system to the test
Installed five years ago, a system designed to prevent catastrophic crashes along a stretch of the I-10 during dust storms was put to the test during Monday's powerful monsoon storm.
Monsoon: Phoenix animal rescue damaged by recent powerful storm
Officials with a dog rescue in Phoenix say Monday's powerful monsoon storm did more than just damaging the facility's fences.
Monsoon: Overnight storm tore through north Phoenix retirement community
"It looks like a war zone," said one resident at the retirement community. "I've never seen anything like it."
Monsoon 101: Stay indoors during a thunderstorm
Use the 30-30 rule: When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If it’s 30 seconds or less, the storm is close enough to be dangerous to you. Seek shelter and wait 30 minutes. During an intense lightning storm, your home is safest. Stay away from main-lined telephones, electrical appliances, and plumbing.