Mesa hotshots battle wildfires in Canada
Fires across Canada have been burning for weeks, sending thick smoke over much of the country and down into the U.S. More than 1,700 miles away, a handful of Mesa hot shots are on the front lines in Alberta.
Fires across Canada have been burning for weeks, sending thick smoke over much of the country and down into the U.S. More than 1,700 miles away, a handful of Mesa hot shots are on the front lines in Alberta.
Evening Weather Forecast - 6/10/23
Say goodbye to normal temperatures as we're in for a terrific Sunday with a cool start, then a high of 90?.
Say goodbye to normal temperatures as we're in for a terrific Sunday with a cool start, then a high of 90?.
Bullet Fire emergency closure in effect
The fire is reportedly contained but crews continue to mop up hot spots. The area of Lower Sycamore and Sugarloaf will be closed to the public during the fire suppression effort.
The fire is reportedly contained but crews continue to mop up hot spots. The area of Lower Sycamore and Sugarloaf will be closed to the public during the fire suppression effort.
Arizona officials want to designate extreme heat as a natural disaster
There are 16 different incident types of declared disasters on FEMA's list. They include things like tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes, but not heat.
There are 16 different incident types of declared disasters on FEMA's list. They include things like tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes, but not heat.
Morning Weather Forecast - 6/10/23
Sunny skies with a high in the low 100s for the Valley.
Sunny skies with a high in the low 100s for the Valley.
Evening Weather Forecast - 6/9/23
A warm Saturday is on tap for the Valley with a high in the upper-90s.
A warm Saturday is on tap for the Valley with a high in the upper-90s.
Brush fire breaks out on I-17 near Sunset Point
Crews on June 8 responded to a brush fire that blocked the right lane along southbound Interstate 17 near Sunset Point.
Crews on June 8 responded to a brush fire that blocked the right lane along southbound Interstate 17 near Sunset Point.
City of Phoenix offers cheap summer golf rates
Rates at all City of Phoenix golf courses are cheaper right now. Here at Encanto 9, it's just $17 for adults, and for the juniors, just $7. These discounted rates are good through Sept. 3.
Rates at all City of Phoenix golf courses are cheaper right now. Here at Encanto 9, it's just $17 for adults, and for the juniors, just $7. These discounted rates are good through Sept. 3.
4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/9/23
A warm afternoon in the Valley with a high in the upper-90s.
A warm afternoon in the Valley with a high in the upper-90s.
Noon Weather Forecast - 6/9/23
An Air Quality Warning is in effect for the Valley today.
An Air Quality Warning is in effect for the Valley today.
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Morning Weather Forecast - 6/9/23
Sunny skies with a high in the upper 90s for the Valley.
Sunny skies with a high in the upper 90s for the Valley.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast
Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.
Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.
Evening Weather Forecast - 6/8/23
A sunny Friday is on tap for the Valley with a high in the mid-90s.
A sunny Friday is on tap for the Valley with a high in the mid-90s.
Poor air quality impacting outdoor dining across DC region
Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.
Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.
Corn harvest a success despite wet weather in Phoenix
After much-needed rain in March, farmers in the Valley were skeptical of whether or not their crops would grow.
After much-needed rain in March, farmers in the Valley were skeptical of whether or not their crops would grow.
4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/8/23
Sunny skies in the Valley with temps in the mid-90s.
Sunny skies in the Valley with temps in the mid-90s.
Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake reported in Sierra Madre
A pair of small earthquakes were reported in Los Angeles County late Thursday afternoon.
A pair of small earthquakes were reported in Los Angeles County late Thursday afternoon.
'EH!PACALOPYSE NOW!' Americans blame Canada as haze from northern fires continues
The front page headline of the New York Post screamed "BLAME CANADA!" The Boston Herald has "Thanks Canada," and the Dallas Morning News front page said "U.S. caught in a Canadian haze."
The front page headline of the New York Post screamed "BLAME CANADA!" The Boston Herald has "Thanks Canada," and the Dallas Morning News front page said "U.S. caught in a Canadian haze."