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 drenches Tucson, closes several roads

A monsoon storm that drenched Tucson caused perilous driving conditions and forced the closure of several streets

Storm warning lifted for western Pima County

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

Flash flood warning tonight for Tucson's south side, including air base

A thunderstorm dumped heavy rain on Tucson's south side tonight, downing power lines on South Wilmot Road and knocking out power to another 2,500 TEP customers.

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…

Thousands without power after fierce storm blows through Tucson

Severe thunderstorms have left at least 5,000 customers without power this evening and Oracle Road is closed from Limberlost to River Road until at least 11 p.m.

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.

Tucson area under flash flood watch

The Tucson area and much of Southeast Arizona are under a flash flood watch until 5 p.m. A flash flood watch means that conditions are becoming favorable for widespread flash flooding to develop.

70 percent chance of Tucson rain on July 4th

Here's the National Weather Service's latest forecast for Independence Day in Tucson:

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: 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: Meet safety experts today at Park Place

A group of local safety organizations — including Tucson Electric Power, VAISALA, the American Red Cross, U.S. Forest Service, Pima County Regional Flood Control District, Southern Arizona Rescue Association, and fire departments from throughout the area — will be part of a safety fair from …

Breezy conditions will remain in Tucson through the evening

High winds that brought a large dust storm through Tucson this afternoon have calmed down.

What to do about your neighborhood's monsoon mess

If monsoon thunderstorms have left your Tucson neighborhood a haven for broken tree limbs, fallen palm fronds and other debris, then consider the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program from the city of Tucson.

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:

Tucson records 16th hottest July

July was hot — just as you might have expected. It was the 16th hottest on record; and through seven months, 2011 is already the 19th warmest recorded.

Weathermen recalculate 'normal': It's hotter, drier

The odds of having above-normal temperatures will decrease in the second half of our summer. No, silly, it's not actually going to be cooler.

A look at the 'bursts' and 'breaks' of the Arizona monsoon

As this week's weather pattern in Tucson reveals, monsoon's rains are not constant. Instead, these thunderstorms occur in a pattern of bursts and breaks. This graphic explains how it works.

Monsoon blog: What to do if you encounter a "haboob"

An almost two-mile wall of dust, known as haboob, descended upon the Phoenix metro area yesterday, reducing visibility and causing flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.