During the summer, most people in the valley escape the heat in the pool or inside with air conditioning. But one Sun City woman didn't have that choice.
During the summer, most people in the valley escape the heat in the pool or inside with air conditioning. But one Sun City woman didn't have that choice.
It's officially here -- the start of the monsoon. And while rain and dust storms aren't in our forecast just yet, it's important to know what to do when you encounter wild weather on the road.
It's officially here -- the start of the monsoon. And while rain and dust storms aren't in our forecast just yet, it's important to know what to do when you encounter wild weather on the road. FOX 10's Jill Monier has the details on a ADOT's campaign to help drivers stay safe.
Twenty-six vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm in rural Northern Nevada, killing one person, seriously injuring several others and sapping already-thin emergency resources Monday evening, officials...
By MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously...
The National Weather Service says the deadly tornado that struck near Oklahoma City late last week was another top-of-the-scale EF5 that packed winds reaching 295 mph. The weather service also says the twister's...
The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated - a record 2.6 miles wide with winds that reached nearly 300 mph, just shy of the...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -
"White stuff" fell from the sky on Wednesday, covering much of the valley in a thin layer of graupel, a combination of hail and snow.
We're only a few days away from the start of spring training baseball, but Salt River Fields was covered in the white stuff. The Diamondbacks were forced to cut their practice short.
"The temperature started to drop [yesterday] and we looked at each other and we said do you think there's any way we could get snow? And we kind of laughed. Then about 4 o'clock we had thunder, lightning, hail, snow, ice and about 20 minutes later people were sledding down the hill so it was just a once in a lifetime event here," said Salt River Fields GM Dave Dunned.
The unexpected sight had D'backs manager Kirk Gibson thinking someone was pulling a prank.
"And he sends me a picture of the snow on the ground and I said 'snow?' I thought somehow he was screwing with me but obviously he wasn't," said Gibson.
On Thursday, the graupel had hardened and covered the fields in icy snow. The Diamondbacks were forced abandon the field for the day and practice at the Oakland Athletics' facility at Papago Park in the afternoon.
"Never thought I'd see snow in Arizona, especially for spring training. Reminds me of back home in Michigan. I've definitely seen this on a baseball field back there," said Josh Collmenter, pitcher for the Diamondbacks.
By early Thursday afternoon, the sun had melted away much of the ice. All of the white stuff will be gone in time for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
We're told the graupel on the ground actually helped insulate the grass from cold temperatures overnight, so it should be just as green as it used to be.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:12:52 GMT
A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion...
A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:07:22 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:52 GMT
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Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
