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.
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.
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.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 6 Arizona counties on July 11
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Yuma counties will be under an Excessive Heat Warning on July 11.
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Yuma counties will be under an Excessive Heat Warning on July 11.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tracking tropical storms: Colin veers away from US coast, Bonnie strengthens in Pacific
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
Tropical Storm Bonnie forms in Caribbean ahead of Friday night landfall in Central America
Tropical Storm Bonnie has formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea as it heads for a Friday night landfall in Central America.
Tropical Storm Bonnie has formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea as it heads for a Friday night landfall in Central America.
Arizona's already busy monsoon means fire restrictions are likely to ease up
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.
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.
Flagstaff community braces for monsoon flooding after wildfires create dangerous burn scars
Flagstaff is no stranger to wildfires and the floods that follow them, and it's understandably tiring for residents and business owners.
Flagstaff is no stranger to wildfires and the floods that follow them, and it's understandably tiring for residents and business owners.
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.
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.
Yellowstone National Park to partially reopen as flood cleanup continues
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said the world-renowned park will be able to accommodate fewer visitors for the time being.
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said the world-renowned park will be able to accommodate fewer visitors for the time being.
Debunking 7 myths about lightning
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
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.
“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.
Yellowstone National Park to partly reopen after catastrophic flooding
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.
Denver man rescued by helicopter after being stranded by Yellowstone floodwaters
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
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.
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.
Man dies in Death Valley after car runs out of gas
A senior citizen died in Death Valley after his car ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park during record high temperatures. A park visitor found his body on Tuesday.
A senior citizen died in Death Valley after his car ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park during record high temperatures. A park visitor found his body on Tuesday.
Maricopa County heat deaths on the rise as blistering summer temperatures persist
So far this year, four people in Maricopa County have been confirmed to have died from the heat, and 44 other deaths are being investigated as heat-related.
So far this year, four people in Maricopa County have been confirmed to have died from the heat, and 44 other deaths are being investigated as heat-related.
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.