Fire Season Off To Slow Start, But Heat Could Cause Pickup
Upcoming heat wave will provide the fuels needed for more wildfires, and monsoons could provide the spark to get them going.
The Swingin' Return of The Squirrel Nut Zippers
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Wildfire season update; A-10 pilots compete for "Top Gun" status; and Dímelo introduces a woman who is glad she took a risk with learning to love her body.
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.
Arizona Spotlight for September 4, 2015
The psychology of everyday sounds; "That Desert Sound" celebrates the Tucson music scene of the 1980s; using Tucson to study the geography of global change; capturing the beauty and intensity of monsoon lightning on film.
UA Hurricane Watchers Predict More Storms This Year
Researchers still expect six Atlantic hurricanes during next two months
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
Harvesting Rain
The arid climate in Tucson limits rainfall to approximately 12 inches per year, more than half of which falls during the annual monsoon. Brad Lancaster is a community activist who is well known and respected in the rainwater harvesting community.
Monsoon Season Can Make Pets Stressed
Pima Animal Care Center says loud thunder, heavy rain can frighten animals
Sluggish Monsoon Season Expected to Pick Up
Tucson's rainfall below normal, other areas seeing increased precipitation
Monsoon Wildlife
The hot and humid monsoon sends a lot of people looking for cover and relief indoors, but it’s an ideal time for many critters to explore the outdoors.
Wildfire Managers Turn Focus to Prevention
After years of record-breaking conflagrations, calmer season brings a break.
