Wind gusts of 45 mph reported in Tucson

Wind gusts of 45 mph have been recorded in Tucson as a storm system moves through the area.

National Weather Service says there could be snow in Tucson valley Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect through 11 p.m. Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring showers and snow Wednesday — with some blizzard conditions possible in mountain areas — and much colder temperatures. Wind gusts of nearly 40 mph are likely.

50s temps, a bit of snow: Well, it's Tucson, not the North Pole

Shyanne Whitten, 13, gets blindsided by a well-aimed snowball from Jasmine Belknap, 12, in Oracle. The few inches of snow that fell there Wednesday was enough to decorate the desert and - way, way better - close school for the day.

50s temps, a bit of snow: Well, it's Tucson, not the North Pole

Quirt Bailey, and his dog, Neo, recent transplants from far more wintry Kansas, enjoy a snowy taste of the old homestead along Cody Loop Road in Oracle.

50s temps, a bit of snow: Well, it's Tucson, not the North Pole

A storm system passing through Tucson early Wednesday morning brought colder temps expected to last through today.

Tucson monsoon: July's lightning totals

It might look like a lost piece of art by Jackson Pollock, but this colorful map actually shows data. Specifically, it shows the location of every lightning strike from July 2012.

Tucson monsoon: Sunday's lively lightning

Lightning seemed to dominate the Tucson landscape last night. That's why today I contacted local lightning expert Ron Holle to find out more about it.

Three Sunnyside district schools closed Monday due to power outages

Three Sunnyside district schools will be closed Monday because of a severe thunderstorm that knocked down power poles on the southeast side Sunday.

Storm warning lifted for western Pima County

A thunderstorm warning has been lifted for western Pima County, west of Sells.

Fitz Blog: Stormy weather

This week a storm knocked out power down at City Hall and the entire Tucson City Council ended up being trapped on an escalator until they were rescued by the Tucson Fire department. Captain Martin Smith said,' It was pandemonium when we got in there. We could see them all huddled toget…

Tucson monsoon: A look at Tuesday's lightning

Tucson's resident lightning expert Ron Holle of VAISALA provided the Star with a map that shows the location of Tuesday's 1,484 cloud-to-ground lightning flashes during the early evening.

Chance of rain in Tucson today: 60 percent

This morning's forecast from the National Weather Service in Tucson predicts a good chance of rain throughout the day, with diminishing storms tonight.

Thunderstorms bring rain, dust to Tucson

A thunderstorm today that swept across Tucson's south side is likely the only rain for a few days because a high pressure system is moving into the area.

Tucson monsoon: Can tornadoes form in the desert?

Do tornadoes occur in the desert? It may sound like a trick question, but the answer is yes. According to the Storm Prediction Center, Arizona has recorded more than 230 tornadoes since 1952. That means the state averages about four reported tornadoes each year.

Tucson monsoon: Possible rain, blowing dust in today's forecast

For the first time this monsoon, rain is in the forecast for the Tucson area. Well, it's a slight chance, but we'll take it.

Tucson monsoon: ADOT wants your 'haboob haiku'

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced today that it's launching a contest to discover the most creative haiku about Arizona's dust storms. Dubbed the "haboob haiku" challenge, ADOT wants to combine Monsoon Safety Awareness Week information with a little bit of fun.

Chilly, jacket weather for a few days; sun, mild temps return for weekend

After an ideal weekend of sunny skies and warm temperatures, the wind blew in Monday and brought the cold with it.

July 25, 2003: 200-year-old saguaro collapses

Anita Kay, top left, walks around a massive saguaro, which fell during a 2003 storm. The saguaro was moved by the Town of Oro Valley to make way for the widening of Tangerine and extension of La Cañada in June of 2002.

Storm brings rain, street flooding, lightning scares

A monsoon storm swept through Tucson on Thursday evening, flooding washes and streets, causing rock slides on the Catalina Highway and shutting down roads throughout the area.

July was 16th-hottest ever in Tucson; we'll flip a coin for August

July was hot - just as you might have expected. The National Weather Service's Tucson Weather Forecast Office recapped the month in a report released Monday. Here's how July breaks down: