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From what an ASU student did that some say helped save his classmate's life to how the excessive heat is affecting youth sports across the Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Excessive heat in the Phoenix area affecting youth sports matchups

The recent heat wave in the phoenix area is taking place as many Little Leagues and high school teams start their sports seasons.

Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.

AZ extreme heat affecting youth sports games
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The recent heat wave in the Vally is having an effect on local youth sports, with some games being canceled as a result of high temperatures. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

Arizona weather forecast: Excessive Heat Warning extended until Oct. 1

Just before 1:30 p.m. on Sept 27, the temperature in Phoenix reached 108°F, breaking the previous record of 107°F that was set in 2009. We hit a peak of 113°.

Phoenix Fire sends aid to Hurricane Helene victims
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A team of 45 people, including firefighters, dogs, structural engineers and doctors are being sent by the Phoenix Fire Department to help recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: Dozens dead, many still trapped
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Hurricane Helene may have weakened after its move inland, but the storm has killed at least 30 people across four states, and heavy rain is still slamming communities across the southeastern part of the country. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.

4 PM Weather Forecast - 9/27/24
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We broke another daily heat record on Friday with 111? temperatures at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene

"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.

Hurricane Helene: Deaths reported as storm weakens
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Hurricane Helene may be weakening but it is still dropping heavy rain across the southeastern part of the U.S. As of around noon on Friday, at least 30 deaths were reported in four states. Reporter Rebekah Castor reports.

Excessive Heat Warning extended for Phoenix area
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The high heat continues across the Valley, as the National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning for the Phoenix area until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

What does flood insurance cover?

Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.

Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta

Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.

Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene

A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.