Skip to content
Phoenix is expanding its trail closures due to extreme heat.
For the past six years, Maricopa County has set a new record every year for the amount of people who have died from the heat.
The extreme heat in the summer and autumn has impacted Arizona wineries, cutting harvest time by more than half in some areas.
A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona’s Zuckerman College of Public Health looks to address the issue of increasing 911 calls during heat waves.
Meth is showing up more often as a factor in the deaths of people who died from heat-related causes in the U.S.
Dozens of Phoenix Sky Harbor contracted employees protested on Tuesday, saying more needs to be done to protect them during extreme heat.
The biggest change has happened over the last four years. Since 2021, Phoenix has averaged 42 days a year at 110 or hotter.
Valley allergists suggest the lingering summer heat could be creating a melting pot for allergies.
The video of the sad situation was released as a reminder that it’s illegal to tether unsheltered animals.
This extreme heat in the Valley is yet to “fall” this fall.
Phoenix Forecast
The excessive heat means there is still an increased risk of wildfires. Officials also remind visitors propane and gas grills are allowed only in campsites and ramada areas.
The forecast for the 1:05 p.m. kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area is 91 degrees.
The Sun Devils take on Kansas this Saturday, and forecast highs for the Big 12 debut are set to be around 104 degrees at kickoff. This could make the 5 p.m. game inside Mountain America Stadium tied for the third-hottest kickoff temperature in Sun Devil Football history.
Those who repair air conditioning also wouldn’t mind if the temps dropped back to normal for this time of year.
One of the researchers wanted to find out how extreme heat impacts human patterns and how we get around.
First Alert days continue through Sunday, as the Heat Warning has been extended through the weekend.
The Phoenix Fire Department is responding to about 10 heat-related calls a day so they're deploying new tactics to help.
A woman is hospitalized after being rescued from Camelback Mountain early Tuesday afternoon.
Expert gardener Dave Owens, also known as “Dave the Garden Guy,” shared howto keep your plants safe in these 110°+ temperatures.
Thousands of people have visited heat relief sites in the Valley this summer, and officials expect that number to rise.
The record-breaking heat at the start of fall is bringing out a lot of different emotions in different people.
Scottsdale Fire says a 30-year-old hiker suffered severe heat exhaustion around 11 a.m. on a trail.
The high temperature in Phoenix on Saturday was 117 degrees, which prompted an excessive heat warning and the city of Phoenix to close two popular hiking trails.
A woman is in the hospital after being rescued off a Piestewa Peak trail on Saturday in what Phoenix fire says is a heat-related incident.
An ICE spokesperson says several people on the flight were taken to the hospital with heat-related symptoms, and the flight from Wednesday was rescheduled and left on Thursday.
A Gilbert farm is having to take extra precautions with its autumn activities because of Arizona's lingering heatwave.
The prolonged heatwave hitting Arizona that's extending into October can have a negative impact on our bodies and minds.
Several people are being treated for heat-related symptoms after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement transport plane lost air conditioning before landing at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Phoenix blew past the previous record high by hitting 113 degrees on Wednesday, and the heat is set to intensify through the weekend.
Because of the extreme heat hitting Phoenix, the city is extending its heat relief resources.
Evan Dishion was in the prime of his life. but his tragic death on the trails changed his family's life, sparking advocacy by his widow.
Maricopa County’s heat relief options are about to end. But with temperatures back on the rise, what does that mean for vulnerable populations?
Cotton is a key ingredient in many everyday items, including clothing, baby products, and coffee filters.
City and counties across Arizona have been implementing more safety measures in recent months.
After a record-breaking summer, the Phoenix area will finally see a much-welcomed cooldown!
Officials have released a cause of death for a former child actor who was found dead inside his vehicle in Peoria earlier this year.
A research scientist explains an unsettling trend between Arizona's extreme heat and its impact on saguaros.
A 3-year-old girl in California died after her mother allegedly locked themselves inside a car during a 104-degree heat wave.
As temperatures climb, so do concerns over the effect of these hot weather days on learning.
OSHA has opened up a public comment period to to hear if workers believe this will help keep them safe during the hot summer months.
The Arizona Interscholastic Association has rules for practice to be cancelled or modified if it gets too hot, but there are no state laws.
The request comes as Phoenix experiences its hottest summer on record for a second year in a row.
The trails on Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
Phoenix has a good chance of breaking a record for consecutive days reaching at least 110 degrees.
Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak trails will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday.
Get ready for the heat. Starting tomorrow, temperatures will once again rise above 110 degrees.
Phoenix has had its hottest five summers in the last 11 years, according to National Weather Service records.
Last year, there were countless national headlines about the record-breaking summer, but this summer will actually break that record.
It is the first year the City of Phoenix has opened an overnight heat respite center and extended cooling center hours at three locations.
The Arizona Humane Society says it has been a very busy summer responding to heat-related emergencies across the Valley.