Episodes

  • An impressive monsoon so far, but what's to come?
    Jul 28 2026

    July has been "Jekyll & Hyde." Rainfall totals at Sky Harbor International Airport are showing below-average rainfall totals for the monsoon so far. First Alert Meteorologists Pete Mangione and Royal Norman discuss why the Sky Harbor rain gauge is used when it often doesn't accurately depict how much rain the entire Valley gets. Plus, Arizona is seeing a string of extreme heat but the high humidity is the culprit for keeping our overnight lows in the mid-90s. Today's guests are Tom Frieders, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service and Dan Henz, Flood Warning Program Manager with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. They don't have any money in "predictive markets", but Pete, Royal, Tom, and Dan predict how the monsoon is going to go for the rest of the season. Will we see more Haboobs and how will the "Super" El Niño impact the monsoon in August and September?

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    28 mins
  • El Niño's impact on Arizona Monsoon
    Jul 15 2026

    First Alert Meteorologist Royal Norman discusses the so-called "Super El Niño," which is intensifying and is expected to boost the monsoon later this season. Also, Shel Winkley and Tom Di Liberto with Climate Central explain what "Marine Cloud Brightening" is and how this theory could bring ocean temps down. Plus, simple and proven ways to cool Arizona down that we can all start doing now.

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    28 mins
  • Toilet-to-Tap: Where you'll probably get your future water
    Jun 30 2026

    ASU Water Law Professor Rhett Larson tells First Alert Meteorologist Royal Norman how safe it is to drink treated wastewater and why Arizonans shouldn't panic about water issues. They also discuss how the Colorado Water Compact fell apart and why states are fighting over their supply. And, can Arizona benefit from desalination in San Diego?

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    28 mins
  • Teaching students how to do the weather on TV
    Mar 18 2026

    Doing the weather on TV might seem simple, but for students just starting out, it’s anything but. Marisa Ferger sits down with First Alert Meteorologist Pete Mangione to explain how mastering this craft takes dedication, practice, and plenty of hard work.

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    23 mins
  • The beauty and dangers of Arizona lightning
    Mar 11 2026

    Arizona offers some of the most majestic lightning pictures in the world. But it is also important to stay safe when snapping those beautiful pictures. We talked with two experts, including an author who wrote a book about Arizona lightning.

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    23 mins
  • Things to Do in Arizona Before It Gets Too Hot
    Mar 4 2026

    Summer is just around the corner and before it gets too hot in Arizona, we are speaking with Josh Coddington of the Arizona Office of Tourism about some outdoor bucket list items you have to check out!

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    21 mins
  • Keeping Spring Training Grass Green
    Feb 25 2026

    Play ball! We talk with Surprise Head Field Manager Eric Roberts about getting the baseball fields ready for Spring Training. He also gives us tips on how to keep your grass green in this desert climate.

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    20 mins
  • Weather & Golf: A conversation with a PGA meteorologist
    Feb 3 2026

    Meteorologist April Warnecke and Sports Director Mark McClune chat with PGA Meteorologist Wade Stettner about his unique career and what it's like to forecast for the WM Phoenix Open.

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    20 mins