Monsoon aftermath: Cleanups continue after 2nd storm in as many days hits Phoenix area

For the second time in as many days, Phoenix area residents are dealing with the monsoon, as a powerful storm moves through the Valley, bringing heavy wind and rain along with it.

Flash Flood Warnings issued across northern Arizona

“Life-threatening” flash flooding is expected to hit areas near Flagstaff, including Timberline, Pine Mountain Estates and Hutchinson Acres.

Some of the unhoused in Phoenix are putting themselves in harm's way to stay cool

Rescue crews have had several water rescues in just a day, and many of these people being rescued feel like they have no other way to cool down. These people are often from the homeless community.

Homeless advocates work to keep community cool, hydrated and safe during Phoenix heat wave

Last summer, dozens from the homeless community died in Maricopa County from heat-related causes, and advocates are working hard to make sure it doesn't happen again this summer.

Tropical Storm Darby forms in Eastern Pacific

Darby is the fourth named cyclone to form in the Eastern Pacific and will likely become a hurricane.

Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio

Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.

Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera

A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort. 

Arizona's already busy monsoon means fire restrictions are likely to ease up
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As long as you weren?t in the path of any flooding, the rain has been great the last week. Great for farmers, municipalities and even hikers. The early start to rain has helped with fire restrictions in our state, too. In 2020, you might remember the non-soon. A lack of rain meant fire restrictions were in place through October. This year, it?s not even July yet and this year, restrictions are already being lifted.

Bonnie likely to form as disturbance nears southern Caribbean islands

A tropical disturbance approaching the southernmost Caribbean islands is likely to become Tropical Storm Bonnie within the next couple of days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Debunking 7 myths about lightning

Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.

Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US

“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.

Flagstaff tests new siren system to alert residents of a possible flood

After 2019's Museum Fire created a burn scar, flooding turned streets into rivers and many people started lining their yards with sandbags to keep the water out. Flagstaff now has another way to alert people to get to safety.