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2016 Forecast: Another Dangerous Year for Wildfires

Rainy 2015, lack of fire in recent years make conditions severe this fire season.

Minimal El Niño Rains Create Prime Conditions for Wildfire

Dry vegetation and blowing winds increase risk for hazardous dust storms.

How Did Arizona Hit 'Doughnut Hole' of El Niño Weather?

Arizona Week looks at what happened to predicted rainfall, what it means for future.

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.

El Niño Winds, Rain 'Scrub' Arizona's Atmosphere

State air quality director says rains, cold temperatures help purify air.

Up to 5 El Niño Storms Due in Southern Arizona This Week

Up to 1.5 inches of rain in valleys, snowfall in mountains above 6,000 feet.

Arizona Poll Shows Mixed Opinions on Social Issues

Yes to abortion, death penalty, gay marriage; no to more gun control, legal marijuana.

AZ WEEK: El Niño to Bring Colder Days, Rain to Arizona

Occasional weather pattern warms Pacific Ocean, has global implications.

2015 May Be Hottest Year on Record in Arizona and Globally

Night-time and winter temperatures in the state run higher than normal, readings show.

El Niño’s Above-Average Rains Won’t Wipe Out Drought

Winter weather phenomenon expected to be one of three strongest.

Forecast: El Niño Winter Could Bring Snow on Cactus

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

Yuma Area Rainfall Was One for the Records

Those records are augmented by Weather Service's corps of volunteer storm watchers.

Forests Worldwide Vulnerable to Drought, UA Researcher Says

UA scientist contributes to climate change findings

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

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