Tragedy strikes: Lightning destroys Maricopa County home

A Maricopa County home was destroyed by a lightning strike during a monsoon storm on the night of July 2, near 122nd and Southern Avenues. This is the second home in the immediate neighborhood to be lost to fire in the past two years.

Monsoon lightning strike destroys Maricopa County home
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A Maricopa County home near 122nd and Southern Avenues was destroyed by a lightning strike from a monsoon storm on the night of July 2. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.

Power lines fall on car during dust storm
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A dust storm sweeping though Las Vegas caused some pretty heavy damage. Dash-cam video caught the moment strong winds downed several power lines, including one that fell on top of a moving car. Thankfully, no one inside the car was hurt.

July 2 marks first monsoon storm of the season
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FOX 10's Nicole Krasean headed out in the Valley on Wednesday to find rain, lightning and blowing dust caused by our first monsoon of the season.

Why are skies hazy in the Phoenix area?
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A haze settled over the Valley on Tuesday, cutting visibility and leading to hazardous air quality. This dust rolled in Monday night, a result of gusty winds from overnight thunderstorms to our east. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has this story.

Phoenix area residents wake up to hazy skies: Here's why

A thick haze blanketed the Valley on Tuesday, reducing visibility and creating hazardous air quality conditions. The dust, which rolled in Monday night, is attributed to overnight thunderstorms to the east that brought gusty winds.

7 people, including baby, rescued from Tucson hiking trail
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department says seven people, and a 15-month-old baby, were rescued while hiking along Sabino Canyon in Tucson last weekend. Five of the hikers had to be airlifted and three were hospitalized.

Phoenix nonprofit helps pets cope with extreme heat
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As extreme temperatures grip the Valley, a local nonprofit is stepping in to provide much-needed care for pets. Dog Days Out AZ is offering support to beloved animals struggling with the scorching summer heat.

Salvation Army opens up 10 heat relief stations
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Ten heat relief stations will remain open through Tuesday to offer residents a place to cool down, get water, snacks, sunscreen, hats and bandanas. Health officials emphasize that extreme heat is the leading cause of death among all natural disasters.

Family rescued from Phoenix hiking trail despite its closure
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Five adults and six kids were rescued from a South Mountain hiking trail on Sunday around noon. The Phoenix Fire Department says the trail was closed due to extreme heat, but they decided to hike anyway. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.

Family of 11 rescued on closed South Mountain trail due to heat

A family of 11, including several kids, were rescued off a South Mountain hiking trail on Sunday afternoon. Phoenix Fire says the trail was closed for the day due to extreme heat warnings.

Could hurricane forecasts get worse due to new government cuts?

NOAA said it would stop collecting and distributing data from three weather satellites that it jointly runs with the Defense Department.

Watch: Doorbell camera captures glimpse of giant wall cloud

A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.

Pools, waterparks offer ways to cool off in Arizona
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Despite a slight break in the Valley's heat, we know it'll return. Luckily, pools and water parks are open, offering ways to cool off. FOX 10's Irene Snyder takes a look.

North Dakota tornadoes leave 3 dead, extensive damage

A tornado that swept through North Dakota left two men and a woman dead while also leaving thousands without power.

Severe storms cause damage in MN, leave people dead in North Dakota

Severe storms in the region left three people dead in North Dakota with storm damage reported in the northern part of Minnesota.

Enduring summer heat: A look back at Phoenix in the '80s

Complaining about the summer heat is a rite of passage in Arizona – it's been that way forever. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean went into the FOX 10 vault to find a reminder that living and working in the desert has always been a bit heated.