Weather

This year’s extremely hot summer immediately followed the hottest spring on record and hottest winter on record. That puts 2026 on-track for the hottest year-round temperature on the books in Phoenix.

Grand Canyon experts say the recent deadly flash floods in Bright Angel Creek were not unusual, but a wildfire burn scar and major manmade infrastructure in the area changed things.

Most of the Valley saw less than a quarter-inch of rain from Monday’s storms and forecasts show there’s not much chance for moisture for the next few days. But Phoenix could be in for a wet fall.

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert was among those rafting in the Grand Canyon with friends Saturday when a dangerous flash flood struck.

Pima County and the University of Arizona have teamed up to offer a new curriculum focused on air quality monitoring.

The National Park Service says two bodies have been recovered following this weekend’s deadly floods. More than 60 people were airlifted from the area after heavy rain caused water to rush through Bright Angel Creek.

As tree planting campaigns gain traction in Phoenix, a nonprofit is trying to grow the workforce needed to support those plants. Unlimited Potential is partnering with American Forests to hold a paid 120 credit-hour training program.

Climate change is prolonging the heat season in Phoenix. That means dangerous temperatures are stretching longer into the school year in the fall and spring. An ASU program is helping schools adapt.

Even though extreme heat warnings have been very frequent this year, they should still be taken seriously, officials say.

It has been a dry and dusty summer and those conditions raise the chances that people might inhale the tiny fungal spores that spread Valley fever.