Lake Mead has dropped more than six feet since March and now sits near the 2022 low, forcing ramp work and sparking federal warnings about lower levels ahead.

Kearny has declared a water emergency after receiving a sliver of its usual Gila River allotment. Officials warn municipal taps could be dry by July 15.

Sunny and hot in Phoenix with highs near 93°F today. Gusty winds are expected Sunday with a slight chance of showers Monday.

Sunny and dry in Phoenix with a high near 95°F Thursday. Breezy, cooler weekend and a sharper cooldown early next week.

Sunny and about 70°F this morning; highs near 96°F Wednesday and Thursday with a cooler, breezy weekend and a slight chance of showers.

Clear and hot through midweek with highs near the mid‑90s; a Pacific system brings a 40% chance of showers Saturday. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.

Mostly clear this morning in Phoenix with east winds gusting up to 25 mph. Midweek highs climb into the mid‑90s — plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.

Sunny, dry and hot: highs near 95°F through midweek with gusty easterly mornings.

Sunny and dry, with highs near 91°F Saturday and rising into the mid‑90s Sunday through midweek.

Sunny Friday with highs near 886F and calm winds early. Gusty north winds could lift dust in western districts; expect the heat to climb into the mid 90s by Sunday.

Sunny and dry Thursday with highs near 866F. Temperatures jump into the 90s this weekend; city cooling centers are available.

Nearly 400 firefighters across Arizona ran the Southwest’s largest joint wildfire drill after a blistering March, testing water shuttles, handlines and forecasts.

Crews filled a one‑million‑gallon test basin as Phoenix's Cave Creek purification project reaches the midpoint of construction.