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Okanaga rubrovenosa is one of the most prominent cicada species found in the Southwest U.S.

Cicadas Soundtrack Arrival of Summer, Monsoon in Arizona

Region hosts more than four dozen species.
The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Incoming Storm Could End Heat Wave

A storm system heading for Tucson means temperatures could get back to normal.

Community Support Gives Día de San Juan Festival New Life

When organizers announced its cancellation earlier this year, the community rallied.

O'odham Dances: 'This Is The Way We Begin and End Things'

A creative collaboration combining film, poetry and Southwestern flavor debuts Tuesday in Tucson.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

National Weather Service Wants Help Spotting Storms

Program helps meteorologists get view of incoming storms to make monsoon safer.
Four inches of rainfall were recorded in a backyard near Ft. Lowell and Tucson Blvd on Aug. 9, 2016.

Arizona Monsoon Season Over; How Did Your Region Do?

Dusty got dustier, while cowboys, winemakers, birdwatchers of SE saw more showers.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Monsoon Rains Ease Arizona Drought Conditions

Climatologists looking for signs of La Niña conditions
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

So Far, Monsoon 2016 Has Been Normal and Above Most Places

Though when it rains it doesn't pour everywhere, with some areas receiving less.
The predicted path for Post-Tropical Cyclone Newton as of 2pm Wednesday.

Newton Slows, Will Not Bring Much More Rain to Southeast Arizona

From hurricane to tropical storm and now to post-tropical cyclone.
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

Southern Arizona's Monsoon Starts Strong This Year

Rain totals in some places climbed above the normal level for an entire summer storm season.
Heavy rain floods Campbell north of Speedway.

More Rain Coming to Southern Arizona; Flooding Possible

Storms follow deluge of up to 3 inches in some parts of Tucson metro area Tuesday.
Curb-to-curb rain runoff on East University Boulevard in Tucson in Aug. 9, 2016 rainstorm.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect in Tucson Metro Area Tuesday

Streets flooded throughout area; authorities advise staying indoors, using caution.

"The King of Sting" Talks Arizona Insects

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The future of "Right to Try" for the terminally ill; Tucson street names often stir debate; the swingin' nighlife of Arizona's bats.
An intense rainstorm floods the mall on campus of the University of Arizona.

Tucson Recorded 1.59 Inches of Rain in June, Second Most

Rainfall total for month topped 1 inch two other times, including record 2.07 in 1938.
NOVA Fireworks Spiral Light

Fire Officials Warn of Dangers With 4th of July Celebration

Many holiday festivities could spark urban and wild fires if residents are not careful.
Tucson firefighters pull four people from a car swept downstream near East Lee Street and North 9th Avenue in Sunday's rainstorm.

Four Rescued from Rain-Swollen Wash in Tucson; No One Injured

Monsoon under way; caution urged in traversing flooded roadways.

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