Phoenix (85001) Daily Weather Forecast

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Phoenix: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in Arizona around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

AZ Monsoon: Storms With 60+ MPH Winds Possible in Phoenix; NWS

There's a 10-15 percent chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in the Phoenix area on Thursday, with storms producing 60+ MPH wind.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Phoenix Area: NWS

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Phoenix and points west, running from Friday morning through Sunday.

AZ Monsoon: Phoenix Should Get Above Average Rain In July; NWS

The National Weather Service's Climate Projection Center gives Phoenix a 42% chance at above-average rainfall in July. Here's what to know.

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Mount Lemmon

Up to an inch of rain has fallen over the last half-hour near Mount Lemmon, in the burn scar of the Bighorn fire. Here's what to know.

Phoenix Closing Parking Lots At Mountain Parks For 4th Of July

Parking at most of Phoenix's mountain parks will close at 3 p.m. on July 4 to limit wildfire risk from fireworks. Here's what to know.

AZ Monsoon: Increased Chance Of Showers In Phoenix Next Week; NWS

Virtually all of Arizona will see an above average chance of rain over the next two weeks, with the strongest chance in the next 10 days.

AZ Monsoon: Phoenix Gets 1st Measurable Rain Since April 27; NWS

The city of Phoenix has received measurable rain for the 1st time since April 27, the National Weather Service said.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Phoenix

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Phoenix on Thursday.

AZ Monsoon: Phoenix Could See Lower Temps, Rain This Week; NWS

The Phoenix area could see its first rain of the monsoon Tuesday and Wednesday, along with more seasonable temperatures, the NWS said.

June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In Phoenix

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Phoenix.

As Wildfire Season Looms, Some Areas Still Recovering From 2020 Blazes

As the Western U.S. steels itself for another summer of dry, fire-prone conditions, some are turning their attention to recovering.

AZ Wildfires: Telegraph, Mescal Fires Merge, Nearing 150K Acres

The Telegraph and Mescal fires burning east of Phoenix have merged, growing to more than 148,000 acres, the National Forest Service said.

Excessive Heat Warning: Doctors Warn Of Asphalt Burns In Arizona

The U.S. Southwest's first heat wave of 2021 is upon us, with doctors in Arizona warning people to avoid severe burns from asphalt.

Excessive Heat Warning Extended For Phoenix Area: NWS

The excessive heat warning already in place for the Phoenix area has been extended through Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Hot, Dry Forecast Offers Little Hope For Relief As Wildfires Rage

A half-dozen wildfires were burning close to 140,000 acres across Arizona on Tuesday and growing, as heat, wind and drought conditions.

Excessive Heat Warning: How Experts Say Arizonans Can Stay Safe

Jaret Rogers, who is a Meteorologist for the National Weather Services' Phoenix office, shares his tips for weathering extreme heat.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Phoenix Area: NWS

An excessive heat warning will take effect on Sunday, running through Friday, with highs in excess of 115 degrees in Phoenix.

Summer Is Back In Arizona: Where To Cool Off In Phoenix

The city of Phoenix has lots of cooling stations where people can go to escape the triple-digit temperatures. Here's where you can go.

Mitigating Rising Temperatures In The Edison-Eastlake Community In Phoenix

​Cities across the globe are seeing rising summer temperatures, in part, due to the Urban Heat Island Effect.

Phoenix Records 1st 100 Degree Day Of 2021

Phoenix cracked 100 degrees for the first time in 2021 on Wednesday, three days later than the average date for such a milestone.

Phoenix Snaps 45-Day Dry Streak Thanks To Overnight Storm

Phoenix's 45-day dry spell has come to an end, as the National Weather Service's Sky Harbor site got .01 inches of rain overnight.

Phoenix Fire Ban At Desert Parks, Preserves Starts May 1

The city of Phoenix is putting a fire ban in effect in its desert parks and mountain preserves on May 1. Here's what to know.

Arizona Could Get Wetter Than Usual Monsoon In 2021: NWS

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center says most of Arizona could see wetter than average weather this summer.

Thunderstorms Hit Phoenix, Bringing Hail and Power Outages

Phoenix was hit with severe thunderstorms Monday, halting flights at Sky Harbor International Airport and leaving many without power.

Phoenix Broke 33 Records In 2020: 2nd Warmest Year Ever Recorded

Phoenix broke approximately 33 heat records last year, one of its warmest and driest ever recorded, the National Weather Service said.

2021 Guide To Meteor Showers, Supermoons, Eclipses In Phoenix

The Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off 2021, which also features three supermoons, a “real” blue moon, and solar and lunar eclipses.

Record Heat Proves To Be A Queen Palm’s Worst Enemy

Hot summers are nothing new in Arizona, but humans aren’t the only ones who have suffered from record-breaking heat.

Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In Phoenix

Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.

Geminids, Best 2020 Meteor Show: How To See Fireballs In Phoenix

Get far away from the city lights in Phoenix and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.

Full Beaver Moon Eclipse As November Ends: See It In Phoenix

The penumbral lunar eclipse is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in Phoenix including the colorful, prolific Geminids.

Rare Halloween Blue Moon: A Reason To Howl In Phoenix

If you’re not already howling in support of pandemic first responders in Phoenix, the blue Halloween hunter’s moon is a good excuse.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peak: How To See Shooting Stars In Phoenix

Stay up late to see the Orionid meteor shower, known for its extended peak, this week in Phoenix.

Phoenix Could Break More Heat Records In October

The National Weather Service in Phoenix said that the city is on track to break yet another heat record in 2020 during the month of October.

Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Phoenix, Orionids Cue Up

The Draconid meteor shower is peaking over Phoenix. October is filled with celestial delights, including a rare Halloween blue moon.

Phoenix Ends Monsoon Season With Historically Low Rain

Not only was this the hottest summer ever recorded in Phoenix, it was also the driest.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Phoenix

Phoenix will be hit with dangerously high temperatures from Wednesday until Saturday.

Here Are The Arizona Cities With The Greatest Risk Of Flooding

The First Street Foundation Flood Model suggests that the risk of flooding across the U.S. is "significantly more" than previous estimates.

Aquila Fire Extinguished In North Phoenix; Under Investigation

The wildfire was halted after spready nearly 900 acres north of Phoenix. Roads remain closed as officials investigate the cause.

Arizona Adds 3,500 Coronavirus Cases, Sets New Single-Day Record

More than 2,000 of the new cases come from Maricopa County. The numbers are "starling," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.