Heat
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking to Arizona for lessons on how to mitigate the health impacts of extreme heat. CDC director, Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Phoenix on Wednesday.
May. 8, 2024
To recognize Arizona Heat Awareness Week, the state Department of Transportation is emphasizing the importance of making sure your vehicle is summer-ready.
May. 6, 2024
The National Weather Service sees temperatures starting off slightly below normal with Monday being in the mid to upper 80s. Forecasts show the other days of the workweek reaching highs in the low 90s.
May. 4, 2024
As temperatures warm up, health officials are reminding Arizonans to be aware of the dangers of extreme heat. This summer could be hotter than usual, too, said meteorologist Tom Frieders with the National Weather Service.
May. 3, 2024
In a city where temperatures can flirt with 120 degrees, not everyone has air conditioning — or the money to pay for it.
→ ADOT encourages drivers to get their vehicles summer-ready
→ ADOT encourages drivers to get their vehicles summer-ready
May. 3, 2024
Glendale is offering multiple cooling and hydration locations, as well as two respite centers, which are provided by the Arizona Faith Network, a derivative of the Arizona Council of Churches founded in 1946.
Apr. 30, 2024
Phoenix had a record 55 days last year with temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher. The relentless heat led to an unprecedented number of deaths. This year, county and city officials are making some changes they hope will protect more people.
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Apr. 29, 2024
Valley residents will experience a warm up, with higher afternoon temperatures to start the work week.
Apr. 28, 2024
Starting Wednesday, the Maricopa Association of Governments, along with partner organizations will drop its Heat Relief Network map. The goal is to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Apr. 27, 2024
This summer, people across the United States will have a new way to keep track of dangerous heat headed their way through a new heat warning system called HeatRisk.
Apr. 23, 2024
The National Weather Service in Phoenix forecasts high temperatures for the beginning of the work week. However, a cooldown could be coming later.
Apr. 21, 2024
As summer approaches, Sky Harbor Airport is preparing workers to stay safe in extreme heat. The airport held a resource fair for workers Wednesday.
Apr. 17, 2024
Metro Phoenix residents can expect some warmer temperatures going into the work week. According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be sunny and breezy.
Apr. 14, 2024
Some parts of Arizona could hit 90 degrees for the first time this year on Wednesday, but the higher temperatures won't last long. The first 90-degree day in 2023 was April 10.
Apr. 9, 2024
The triple-digit heat in Phoenix makes it difficult to farm — everything from growing crops to tending livestock. There is a solution that cools off the land while also providing sustainable energy — agrivoltaics.
Apr. 9, 2024
Phoenix will soon learn whether it can build a new shelter in time to house people before extreme heat kicks in.
Apr. 2, 2024
One of the major utility providers for the Phoenix area wants to construct a new dam and flood a portion of the desert as part of Arizona’s largest pumped storage hydropower system. The dam would help supplement SRP's solar power generation after dark.
Mar. 29, 2024
Phoenix will require contractors with employees working outside to follow measures intended to prevent heat injury and illness following a City Council vote Tuesday. Officials estimate the move will affect about 10,000 workers.
Mar. 26, 2024
As the weather begins to warm up, the city of Phoenix is kicking off a new program to plant more shade trees around schools.
Mar. 26, 2024
Phoenix leaders will have to decide whether to save tens of millions to address future budget shortfalls or spend money on items some residents are pushing for.
Mar. 19, 2024
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