Monsoon storms produce dust but little rain as extreme Phoenix heat lingers
A major dust storm hit metro Phoenix on Aug. 23, causing minimal rain and continuing the monsoon rainfall deficit amid extreme heat warnings.
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Deadly Ahwatukee shooting suspect returns from Massachusetts, booked into jail
Keith Farrow, suspect in a deadly December Ahwatukee shooting, was arrested in Massachusetts and booked into jail after extradition to Arizona.
1 dead after shooting in Tonopah, fire officials say
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NWS confirms funnel cloud spotted over Tucson as monsoon storms arrive
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U of A and Gila River Indian Community launch nation’s first medical school branch within a…
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Dust moves into Phoenix area as Arizona heat stays above normal
Phoenix faced two rare Category 5 dust storms in early August, causing reduced visibility, unhealthy air quality, and prompting an air quality alert.
NWS confirms funnel cloud spotted in Tucson
The National Weather Service confirmed a funnel cloud near Interstate 10 and Wilmot in Tucson on August 21, 2026, linked to a severe thunderstorm.
University of Arizona, Gila River Health Care partner to establish first medical school branch on…
The University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care launched the first MD medical school branch on sovereign tribal land in Sacaton, Arizona.
Dust storm, severe thunderstorm warning for multiple counties
The National Weather Service issued a dust storm advisory for parts of Arizona due to strong winds and low visibility affecting travel on Interstate 10.