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Arizona heat facts

The hottest temperature ever recorded in Phoenix was 122 degrees back on June 26th, 1990.  Even more amazing is the fact that our hottest overnight low was 96 degrees on July

Urban heat island

The Valley's growth and expansive pavement is storing daytime heating, keeping our low temperatures on the rise.

Heat Forecasts & Warnings

Understand the difference between Excessive Heat Outlooks, Watches and Warnings and when they're issued.

Submit your heat jokes!

"It's so hot in Arizona, that..." Send us your favorite punchline and perhaps it will be used on the air and ABC15.com. You can also view previous entries here.

Skin cancer information

The sun can provide relief from aching joints, acne and psoriasis. It's also a great source of Vitamin D.  But, experts agree the extreme dangers from too much sun outweigh the

What is SPF?

Find out how long it will take before you burn in the sun.

Heat illness

Heat related injuries fall into three major categories: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Cars and heat

Never, ever leave children or pets in a hot car.

How to avoid heat-related illnesses

Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy in the Arizona heat.

Heat stress

The effects of heat on the body are known as heat stress.  Discover what the heat stress index is, based on temperature and humidity.

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