Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Saildrone deploying record 12 drones to hunt hurricanes in Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico
The dozen unmanned vehicles will be storm chasing in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
The dozen unmanned vehicles will be storm chasing in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Tempe youth start audio project on extreme heat
The city of Tempe Office of Sustainability and Resilience started up this audio project, featuring youth like Shalae Clemens, who grew up in this extreme heat.
The city of Tempe Office of Sustainability and Resilience started up this audio project, featuring youth like Shalae Clemens, who grew up in this extreme heat.
Summer heat is the 'No. 1 weather-related killer,' doctor warns
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
Chinese cities open air raid shelters for relief amid deadly heat wave
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast sees busier season despite onslaught of El Nino
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
Watch: Dozens of dogs rescued from hot U-Haul truck
The temperature inside the truck measured to well over 100 degrees.
The temperature inside the truck measured to well over 100 degrees.
Slow start to Arizona's monsoon season ups wildfire worries
An Arizona summertime visitor has been noticeably absent this time of year. We haven’t received any monsoon storms since the start of the season and that puts us in a critical fire weather pattern.
An Arizona summertime visitor has been noticeably absent this time of year. We haven’t received any monsoon storms since the start of the season and that puts us in a critical fire weather pattern.
Residents enjoying Independence Day festivities during dangerous Arizona heatwave
Despite the extreme heat, many Arizonans are celebrating the nation's birthday by taking part in outdoor events.
Despite the extreme heat, many Arizonans are celebrating the nation's birthday by taking part in outdoor events.
Hiker dies amid extreme heat in Grand Canyon
Officials say a 57-year-old woman died while hiking in the Grand Canyon last weekend.
Officials say a 57-year-old woman died while hiking in the Grand Canyon last weekend.
Latest heat-related death numbers in Maricopa County
Looking at the latest heat-related deaths reported in Maricopa County, at least six people have died from the heat since the start of the year. Forty-three other deaths are currently under investigation. The county says all of the deaths so far this year happened outside.
Looking at the latest heat-related deaths reported in Maricopa County, at least six people have died from the heat since the start of the year. Forty-three other deaths are currently under investigation. The county says all of the deaths so far this year happened outside.
This smoky summer could be America's 'new abnormal'
Wildfires are already consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s and studies predict fire and smoke to worsen.
Wildfires are already consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s and studies predict fire and smoke to worsen.
Excessive heat expected in Valley for weekend
People in the Phoenix area can expect some hot days, as the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Watch for the Phoenix area, as well as parts of the Arizona High Country. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has more on what may be in store.
People in the Phoenix area can expect some hot days, as the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Watch for the Phoenix area, as well as parts of the Arizona High Country. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has more on what may be in store.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on June 26 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on June 26 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Arizona hikers with no water rescued at Catalina State Park as scorching temps expand across Southwest
Two hikers were rescued in Arizona Saturday afternoon, and officials say the pair failed to bring enough water as excessive heat scorches the Southwest.
Two hikers were rescued in Arizona Saturday afternoon, and officials say the pair failed to bring enough water as excessive heat scorches the Southwest.
Some upsides of Arizona's summer heat
As we adjust to extreme heat this summer in Arizona, we thought, why not look on the bright side? Here are some positives.
As we adjust to extreme heat this summer in Arizona, we thought, why not look on the bright side? Here are some positives.