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‘I did not expect it’: Colorado River visitors stunned by Arizona’s intense heat
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — Extreme heat is baking parts of Arizona, with temperatures already well into the triple digits and they are expected to remain high in the days ahead. In Yuma, residents and visitors are looking for relief at the Colorado River, a popular spot for swimming and cooling off as the desert Southwest heats up.
KYMA News 11
Tracking increasing moisture and overnight showers
KESQ
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM MST until July 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to. 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat. exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat. stroke. * WHERE…In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and. Yuma. In California, Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial County.
KYMA News 11
Huge fire breaks out near Grove 95 on East Madonna Road
Rural Metro Fire responded to the call around 10 p.m. Friday, initially sending one engine to the scene. Crews were soon called for additional resources as the flames spread. The post Huge fire breaks out near Grove 95 on East Madonna Road appeared first on KYMA .
KESQ
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 1:32PM MST until June 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* AFFECTED AREA…Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado. River Valley AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING…Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS…Rapid spread and growth...
Backyard Garden Lover
Lightning Hit a Backyard Palm Tree. Minutes Later, a Family’s Shed Was Gone
A sudden Arizona monsoon storm turned one Somerton family’s backyard into a fire scene after lightning struck a palm tree and flames spread quickly. Homeowner Terry Smith said his two sons were home when lightning hit during a recent storm, according to Arizona’s Family. The strike sparked a fast-moving fire that destroyed the family’s shed. …
travelinglifestyle.net
Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Parts of Arizona and California as Temperatures Could Hit 115°F by Wednesday
The Desert Southwest is being put on notice for one of its most serious heat events of the year, with Extreme Heat Watches in effect for the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tucson, Yuma, the Imperial Valley of California and surrounding desert communities — forecasting temperatures that could reach 110 to 115°F by Wednesday and Thursday.
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Here's how long the extreme heat warning in the Phoenix should last
KOLD-TV
Backyard blaze erupts after Arizona monsoon lightning strike
SOMERTON, AZ (AZFamily) — The monsoon is already being felt across the Desert Southwest, with residents near Yuma reporting multiple lightning-sparked fires in recent days. In Somerton, homeowner Terry Smith said his two sons were home when lightning struck a palm tree in their backyard during a recent storm, igniting a fast-moving fire that destroyed his shed.
kyma.com
We have a WINNER! Yuma and El Centro hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2026
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - With the summer-like temperatures here in the Desert Southwest, Yuma, Arizona, and El Centro, California hit the mark of the first 111-degree temperature for the first time in 2026. El Centro, California, officially hit 111 degrees first on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 3:56 p.m. Meanwhile,...
AZFamily
Warm winter fuels early virus threat in Yuma melon fields
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — An unusually warm winter in the Desert Southwest may be to blame for an early virus outbreak now showing up in Yuma-area melon fields, according to University of Arizona experts. Plant pathologist Christopher Detranaltes with the University of Arizona Yuma County Cooperative Extension said mild...
KOLD-TV
Intense desert heat helps Yuma date farms kick off harvest early
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — The warm temperatures are no joke in the Desert Southwest. But believe it or not, that extreme heat can be a good thing, especially when it comes to growing dates. In Yuma, a local date farmer tells us this year’s harvest season is starting early,...