Heat
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has confirmed 180 heat-associated deaths since April. But there are many deaths still under investigation, according to Sonia Singh, the department’s public information officer.
Sep. 2, 2023
August wasn’t as hot as July — the all-time hottest month by average temperature — but it was still one of the hottest months ever recorded in Phoenix.
Sep. 1, 2023
Wednesday's forecast is near 113 and the excessive heat warning continues through the evening, with cooling expected Thursday and then significantly by late in the week as monsoon chances rise again.
Aug. 30, 2023
Alex Young with the National Weather Service in Phoenix says if rain skips central Phoenix this week, it will set an all-time dryness record. Rapper 50 Cent also cancelled his concert in Phoenix Tuesday due to heat.
Aug. 29, 2023
Phoenix officials are considering further restricting trail access due to frequent hiker rescue calls in the extreme heat. Officials said whether there’s a heat advisory in effect or not, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun and dehydration, and never hesitate to call 911 if you get into trouble.
Aug. 29, 2023
Maricopa County has seen a huge uptick in heat related deaths compared to last year. For the people who investigate those deaths, it means working longer hours and more shifts.
Aug. 28, 2023
The Show spoke with science journalist Sarah Everts about how sweating is actually essential to survival.
Aug. 28, 2023
High temperatures above 110 are expected through Tuesday, and lows are expected to be in the 90s. "In fact, we are going to be approaching record territory on at least one or two of those days," said Austin Jamison with the National Weather Service.
Aug. 25, 2023
After a wet winter, drought conditions had significantly improved across Arizona. But now, our hot summer has started to reverse the trend.
Aug. 24, 2023
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner says he is certain the number of heat-related deaths this summer will surpass last year’s record.
Aug. 23, 2023
This morning, Aug. 23, Tropical Depression Harold is making its way through northern Mexico. It originated in the Gulf and its remnants are expected in Arizona later today.
Aug. 23, 2023
Arizona State University psychology professor Doug Kenrick joined The Show to talk about why we feel angry when the temperature gets hotter.
Aug. 23, 2023
David Hondula, director of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, joined The Show to talk more about the high numbers of heat-related deaths so far this year.
Aug. 23, 2023
A headline in Foreign Policy magazine from earlier this month read, “No Water, No Workers, No Chips.” It was about the need for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and other firms to take climate into account when investing in particular locations. Danny Seiden felt the need to respond.
Aug. 22, 2023
The Show spoke with Ariane Middel, an urban climatologist and associate professor in the School of Arts, Media and Engineering at ASU, about the 100th mile of city streets that have gotten a cool pavement seal coat.
Aug. 21, 2023
The Show spoke with Arizona climatologist Erinanne Saffel about Sky Harbor International Airport's declaration of dryness and heat this summer.
Aug. 21, 2023
The Show spoke with Gov. Katie Hobbs about the first year of divided government in more than a decade in Arizona and why the heat emergency was declared when it was.
Aug. 21, 2023
It’s clear our climate is getting hotter — but just how different was it a generation or two ago? For that, The Show turned to you, our listeners. Hear four stories: Life before AC, summer sleeping porches, wearing bathing suits to bed and chilly Halloweens.
Aug. 18, 2023
Attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera and Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic joined The Show to talk about what former President Donald Trump’s indictment in Georgia might mean in Arizona, Gov. Katie Hobbs declaring a heat emergency and more.
Aug. 18, 2023
The dry streak at Sky Harbor Airport, where Phoenix’s National Weather Service measures rainfall, has finally ended. More rain is expected through Friday and the weekend, according to the NWS.
Aug. 18, 2023
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