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ADEQ revised the arsenic limit for a monitoring well at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine; tribal leaders and scientists warn the change puts regional groundwater at risk.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix July 7–9 with highs near 113°F and limited overnight relief. Call 2‑1‑1 or use county listings for cooling centers.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix Tuesday–Thursday, July 7–9. Expect highs above 110°F and little nighttime relief.
NWS warns of dangerous heat July 7–9; highs expected in the low-to-mid 110s with little nighttime relief.
Phoenix nears 105°F on July 4. An NWS Extreme Heat Watch runs July 7–9 with highs of 111–116°F; call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.
Phoenix is already in the upper 70s this morning; expect highs near 106°F Friday and little overnight relief with lows in the 80s. Cooling centers are available.
Cave Creek asked residents to conserve after a clog at the CAP intake forced a temporary shutdown; crews are pulling from stored reserves while repairs continue.
Triple-digit heat returns to Phoenix today with a sharp climb into the 110s early next week; cooling centers and fire restrictions are in effect.
Phoenix officials warned July heat makes parked cars deadly — never leave children or pets in a vehicle. Local cooling centers and emergency steps listed.
Highs climb from about 101°F on July 1 to 110–111°F by early next week; low humidity and gusty afternoons keep fire danger elevated. Cooling centers are available.
A brush fire near Miami closed U.S. 60 Monday, burning about 10 acres in the Tonto National Forest while crews worked containment. Officials say the cause is under investigation.
Clear, dry and gusty in Phoenix with a high near 100°F today. Gusty afternoons and low humidity keep fire danger elevated.
Highs near 102°F Monday; cooler midweek and a warming trend into the Fourth of July weekend.
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