More Monsoon News Tucson Stories

Monsoon Arrives with Warning to Heed Closed Streets

Barriers at washes mean don't cross; those who do could be fined.

Prescribed Burns Under Way to Prepare for Active Fire Season

Two controlled fires on 30,000 acres will clear dry vegetation in Galiuro Mountains.

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

Forecast: El Niño Winter Could Bring Snow on Cactus

Monsoon was normal; strong El Niño storms likely on the way in February, March, April.

Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires

Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.

Monsoon Rains Expected to Pick Up after Slow Start

Forecasts show high chance of above-average precipitation for rest of the season

Sluggish Monsoon Season Expected to Pick Up

Tucson's rainfall below normal, other areas seeing increased precipitation

Meteorologist: Incoming Storm is Start of Monsoons

Weather system will likely bring heavy winds, heavy rain by the weekend

When it Hits 100: Do Late Triple Digits Mean Cooler Summer?

Monsoon may be delayed because of springtime's below-normal temperatures.

It's Not Just for the Birds

Tucson Audubon Society's New Executive Director

Southern Arizona Fire Season Could Be Short But Severe

Spring storm systems are delaying start, but dry fuels are still abundant

Tropical Storm Odile Bringing Heavy Rain to Tucson

Aside from flash flood dangers, water is mostly welcomed in Sonoran Desert after years of drought.

UPDATE: Arizona Storm Leaves 2 Dead; Statewide Emergency

Deaths in Tucson, Oracle Junction in flooded washes; major freeways closed most of Monday in Phoenix area.

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