Check out wake surfing at Lake Pleasant
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If you're looking to cool off, head to Lake Pleasant this holiday weekend. FOX 10's Danielle Miller had a chance to check out some wake surfing.

Arizona weather forecast: Excessive Heat Warning on July 4th

An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect at 10 a.m. on July 4 in Maricopa County. The high in Phoenix is expected to reach around 114°F.

5 PM Weather Forecast - 7/4/24
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Temperatures are expected to eclipse 110 degrees for the foreseeable future with high pressure trapping the heat.

Arizona's heat not stopping July 4th celebrations
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An Excessive Heat Warning in the Valley is not stopping 4th of July festivities. Many beat the heat by taking a dip in the pool ahead of firework fun. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has a look at the fun in Peoria.

Hurricane Beryl seen in satellite images
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Hurricane Beryl strengthened into the season's first Category 5 storm. The hurricane's winds reached 160 mph late Monday. Forecasters said strength fluctuations were expected over the next few days. Satellite images from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere show Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday evening moving across the Caribbean Sea toward Jamaica.

From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds

NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.

Morning Weather Forecast - 7/4/24
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It's going to be a hot Fourth of July in the Valley! An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect as temps are expected to reach 114?F.

Determining when to issue an Excessive Heat Warning depends on the science

With temperatures seemingly always in the triple digits, what makes the National Weather Service decide if it's hot enough for an Excessive Heat Warning?

Excessive Heat Warning decisions guided by science
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Determining what goes into The National Weather Service issuing Excessive Heat Warnings relies heavily on the science. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.

South Mountain heat death revives painful memories
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The attempted rescue of a boy who overheated on South Mountain on Tuesday brought back dark memories to another family who lost their son in the summer heat. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.

Tuesday late-night tornado confirmed in Tucson: NWS

The tornado, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service, lasted about 10 minutes.

Hurricane Beryl producing stunning images in Jamaica
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The Category 4 hurricane bearing down on Jamaica is producing stunning images from brave pilots flying right into the eye of the storm.

Boy who died following hiking rescue IDed; man accused of Target store theft spree | Nightly Roundup

From fire officials stressing the dangers of heat in the aftermath of a deadly hike to an alleged theft spree involving Target stores in the Phoenix area, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Travel insurance is a must this season after Hurricane Beryl created 'giant mess' for travelers

Hurricane Beryl offered an early hurricane season reminder that a tropical system does not care how early you booked your trip. Experts recommend including travel insurance and working with pros to help when a natural disaster strikes.

California's Thompson Fire evacuates thousands
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as a wildfire burns in northern California. It comes as the western U.S. experiences a days-long heat wave. FOX News correspondent Christina Coleman has more.

Burn victim tells cautionary tale on how severe Arizona's heat is

An Arizona burn survivor is opening up for the first time about his scary ordeal after he suffered second-degree burns after falling on the hot ground in his backyard last year.