Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers
Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.
Tropical Storm Bud Likely to End Area's Dry Streak of 100+ Days
The storm is traveling up the Gulf of California, and outer bands are expected to bring rain in the coming days.
Hot Summer Could Mean Strong Monsoon
Hotter-than-normal June expected to usher in average or above-average rain season.
Dry Weather Pushing Tucson Area to Peak Wildfire Season
Lack of moisture, high temperatures and windy days make for prime fire conditions.
Dry, Hot Winter Ending, Southwest Faces Dry, Hot Spring
Continued arid conditions forecasted by NOAA for the entire Southern Arizona, increasing fire risk.
Thanksgiving High Temp Could be Hottest on Record in Tucson
Each day of the four-day weekend could see record temperatures, and 2017 may mark hottest year ever in the city.
Dry End Bringing a Close to Above-Average Monsoon
Months that proceeded a record-breaking July have brought below-average rain.
'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly
An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.
Dry, Hot August Follows Record-Setting July Rain
Weather Service meteorologist says storms become less frequent in September, unless a large Pacific storm hits.
Looking Back on Fire Season in Arizona, and Places Touched by the Flames
Wildfire activity rose statewide, and Southern Arizona was home to some of the state's largest fires.
Large Pacific Storm Could Bring Heavy Rain to Southern Arizona
Storm forming south of the Baja Peninsula has strong chance of becoming a cyclone.
Tucson Sets July Rainfall Record, 2nd-Highest Monthly Total
July's rain total was higher than average rainfall for an entire summer rain season.
Monsoon Brings Danger of Flash Flooding to Arizona
Meteorologist: Deadly event near Payson is an example of flash-flood dangers.
Containment a Struggle on Burro Fire
Fire managers state need to be thorough and cautious before declaring containment, now at 11 percent.
Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather
Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.
