APS prepares for potential of record-breaking energy demand again

APS customers broke the all-time peak energy demand during last year's record heat streak. APS is preparing for more of the same this year.

Some Arizona cooling centers are using old border wall shipping containers

Some cooling centers in Arizona are made of old shipping containers that used to be part of the border wall separating Mexico and the U.S.

Border wall shipping containers used for cooling centers
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Some cooling centers in Arizona are made of old shipping containers that used to be part of the border wall separating Mexico and the U.S. FOX 10's Brian Webb has this story.

Riverside Fire reaches 100% containment

The Riverside Fire burning in Maricopa County is 100% contained of as June 20.

Satellite imagery shows massive haboob overtaking parts of Desert Southwest

Winds from strong to severe thunderstorms that impacted West Texas and New Mexico on Wednesday evening triggered a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, which was even visible from space. 

Morning Weather Forecast - 6/20/24
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An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect today in the Valley. The high temp is expected to reach 114?F.

At least 2 dead, over 1,400 structures burned as New Mexico wildfires rage

The wildfires have scorched more than a combined 23,000 acres of tribal and government lands surrounding the village of Ruidoso in south-central New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache Reserve.

Cars & Arizona heat: How to keep yours running
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Monsoon season is here and so is the heat. As you probably already know, it's tough on the body, and cars. FOX 10's Dominique Newland visited a dealership and shares tips car experts have to keep everything working this summer.

Proactive, not reactive: Monsoon proofing your home's roof in Arizona

It's that time of year again – unpredictable monsoon storms will roll in. One roofing company says before that happens, it's better to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to the health of your roof.

Monsoon proofing your home's roof in Arizona
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It's that time of year again ? unpredictable monsoon storms will roll in. One roofing company says before that happens, it's better to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to the health of your roof. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on this story.

Hurricane season begins in the U.S.
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Hurricane season is officially here. Tropical storm Alberto formed Wednesday morning in the Gulf of Mexico. It's the first named storm of what is expected to be a very busy hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm has sustained winds of 40 mph. It's expected to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to the Texas Gulf Coast. The center of the storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S.

4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/19/24
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Starting Thursday, we'll be under an Excessive Heat Warning. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the latest.

1 dead, hundreds of homes burned in NM wildfire
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A raging wildfire continues to spread in New Mexico after killing at least one person and forcing thousands of others to flee. More than 500 homes and buildings have already burned and residents are still scrambling to leave the area west of Roswell. A top-level fire management team is expected to take over the fight as winds will continue to challenge crews. A state of emergency is in effect as of June 19.

Why does the US have the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.

5 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/18/24
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Temperatures in Arizona are still warm, comparable to the ongoing Midwest heat wave.

Riverside Fire at 17% containment
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The Riverside Fire near Bartlett Lake in Arizona continues to burn and is at 17% containment.

Full 'Strawberry Moon' welcomes first day of summer

The full Strawberry Moon on June 21 will appear extremely low on the horizon, the lowest Moon of the year. June's full Moon also happens a day after summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer.