California wildfires send smoke over Arizona

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If you looked outside this morning, you likely noticed a layer of smoke overhead. This smoke is moving into the region from wildfires that are burning near Los Angeles. Ceilometer data indicates this [...] Read more

Phoenix Sky Harbor: First below-average high temperature in 73 days

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Did you notice the weather was slightly different on Wednesday (Aug 7th)? If so, you are not crazy, as the high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor was finally below average for the first time since [...] Read more

Thunderstorm chances increase in Phoenix Tuesday (Aug 6th)

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A weather disturbance, also called an inverted trough for the true weather enthusiasts, is currently (as of Monday morning) moving through the western portion of Texas and northing Chihuahua, Mexico. [...] Read more

Weekend heat-wave in Phoenix breaks records

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It was a hot weekend in Phoenix, with afternoon high temperatures across the entire Valley at or above 110º! Officially, Phoenix Sky Harbor hit 116º on both Saturday and Sunday. This broke the old [...] Read more

Phoenix: Above Average Start to Monsoon 2024

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Phoenix Sky Harbor received 0.33" of rain in about 15 minutes on July 14th as outflows converged, spawning isolated strong to severe storms across portions of the Valley. While this might not seem [...] Read more

July 5th: Phoenix High Temperature Record

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It's hot! On July 5th, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport hit a scorching high of 118º, smashing the old record of 116º set back in 1983. The average high for this time of year is 107º. Afternoon high [...] Read more

Aug 21st: High temperature in Phoenix is 5th coolest on record

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It has been a record-setting year for heat in Phoenix, so here is some "cooler" temperature news! The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor on August 21st topped out at 91º, which comes in as the [...] Read more

Phoenix hits 119º on July 19th

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Phoenix Sky Harbor topped out at 119º on July 19th, breaking the old record high for the day of 116º set back in 1986. This is also only the 6th time since records began that the high in Phoenix [...] Read more

Phoenix high temperatures have been below average 70% of the year

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Have you felt like it has been a little cold this year in the Valley of the Sun? If so, you are not imagining things, as 70% of the year has been below average (as of March 31st)! The high [...] Read more

Near record 20º high temperature drop in Phoenix

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An area of low pressure moved into Arizona on Monday bringing with it breezes, isolated thunderstorms, and much cooler temperatures. While many locations stayed dry the big story was the cold air. [...] Read more
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