Hiker dies on South Mountain trail during extreme heat
Friends and family remember 61-year-old Richard "Stan" Fletcher after a fatal hike in Phoenix extreme heat. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the victim, and how he's being remembered.
Friends and family remember 61-year-old Richard "Stan" Fletcher after a fatal hike in Phoenix extreme heat. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the victim, and how he's being remembered.
Loved ones remember Phoenix hiker found dead on South Mountain during extreme heat warning
Loved ones are remembering Richard "Stan" Fletcher, 61, an experienced hiker who died while on a South Mountain trail in Phoenix during an extreme heat warning.
Loved ones are remembering Richard "Stan" Fletcher, 61, an experienced hiker who died while on a South Mountain trail in Phoenix during an extreme heat warning.
Loved ones remember hiker who died on South Mountain trail
Richard "Stan" Fletcher, 61, is being remembered as a devoted father and husband, and a man of strong faith. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the man who died on South Mountain, on a day temperatures hit 115 degrees.
Richard "Stan" Fletcher, 61, is being remembered as a devoted father and husband, and a man of strong faith. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the man who died on South Mountain, on a day temperatures hit 115 degrees.
Wildfires in France, Spain force evacuations
Raging wildfires in southwestern France have burned an area four times the size of Paris, while firefighters in Spain report the blazes are too violent to tackle head-on.
Raging wildfires in southwestern France have burned an area four times the size of Paris, while firefighters in Spain report the blazes are too violent to tackle head-on.
Arizona summer: How high temperatures can damage your car
Phoenix's extreme summer heat can cause battery failures, tire blowouts, and engine overheating. Mechanics share essential vehicle maintenance tips to prevent summer breakdowns.
Phoenix's extreme summer heat can cause battery failures, tire blowouts, and engine overheating. Mechanics share essential vehicle maintenance tips to prevent summer breakdowns.
How the Arizona heat can affect your vehicle
Extreme summer temperatures push vehicles to their limits in Phoenix, leading to dead batteries, tire blowouts, and overheating. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.
Extreme summer temperatures push vehicles to their limits in Phoenix, leading to dead batteries, tire blowouts, and overheating. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.
Severe storms, flash floods sweeping across parts of Arizona
Active monsoon storms trigger flash flood warnings across northern Arizona before near-record high temperatures hit the state. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the muggy conditions and extreme heat.
Active monsoon storms trigger flash flood warnings across northern Arizona before near-record high temperatures hit the state. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the muggy conditions and extreme heat.
Tornado in Wisconsin: Storms cause "extensive and severe damage"
A tornado touched down in Wisconsin early Monday afternoon as severe storms destroyed homes, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of customers.
A tornado touched down in Wisconsin early Monday afternoon as severe storms destroyed homes, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of customers.
DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
Monsoons triggering skin and allergy flare-ups
Storms can cause some people to have skin and eczema flare-ups. The rise in humidity can trap sweat leading to itchy, dry or red skin. A Phoenix dermatologist shares how to protect your skin barrier during monsoon season.
Storms can cause some people to have skin and eczema flare-ups. The rise in humidity can trap sweat leading to itchy, dry or red skin. A Phoenix dermatologist shares how to protect your skin barrier during monsoon season.
Arizona weather forecast: High heat, humidity, and storm chances continue
Monday brought temperatures reaching 112 degrees in Phoenix, with an extreme heat warning in effect through Wednesday.
Monday brought temperatures reaching 112 degrees in Phoenix, with an extreme heat warning in effect through Wednesday.
Arizona weather: Heat and storm chances linger
High pressure keeps humidity and monsoonal storm risks elevated across Arizona this week.
High pressure keeps humidity and monsoonal storm risks elevated across Arizona this week.
Massive wildfires rage across France and Spain
Shifting winds and dry conditions are fueling severe wildfires across Europe, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate overnight in Spain and France. Fox's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Shifting winds and dry conditions are fueling severe wildfires across Europe, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate overnight in Spain and France. Fox's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Officials warn of hiking in extreme heat following 61-year-old's death on Phoenix trail
After a cyclist discovered a missing hiker unresponsive on South Mountain, first responders are urging the public to stay off closed trails during excessive heat. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi learns more about the deadly incident and why hiking in the extreme heat endangers everyone.
After a cyclist discovered a missing hiker unresponsive on South Mountain, first responders are urging the public to stay off closed trails during excessive heat. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi learns more about the deadly incident and why hiking in the extreme heat endangers everyone.
Phoenix firefighters warn of heat dangers after hiker dies on South Mountain trail
Phoenix police identified 61-year-old Richard Fletcher as the hiker found dead near a South Mountain trail, as fire officials warn of heat dangers.
Phoenix police identified 61-year-old Richard Fletcher as the hiker found dead near a South Mountain trail, as fire officials warn of heat dangers.
Treacherous monsoon muck traps ambulance as it rushes to rescue unconscious, elderly Arizona woman
"Even the ambulance needed a rescue." Soup-thick monsoon mud trapped first responders on their way to save an unconscious elderly woman, forcing Search & Rescue to wade through floodwaters in the dark.
"Even the ambulance needed a rescue." Soup-thick monsoon mud trapped first responders on their way to save an unconscious elderly woman, forcing Search & Rescue to wade through floodwaters in the dark.
Arizona extreme heat warning extended through Wednesday as storms hit the high country
The National Weather Service extended an extreme heat warning through Wednesday as heavy monsoon storms bring rain to Oak Creek, Sedona, and northern Arizona. FOX 10's Cory McCloskey has more on the hot temperatures in our future.
The National Weather Service extended an extreme heat warning through Wednesday as heavy monsoon storms bring rain to Oak Creek, Sedona, and northern Arizona. FOX 10's Cory McCloskey has more on the hot temperatures in our future.
New details emerge in hiker's death on South Mountain
Police release the identity of the hiker who was found dead on South Mountain during an extreme heat warning. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has the latest on the death investigation.
Police release the identity of the hiker who was found dead on South Mountain during an extreme heat warning. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has the latest on the death investigation.
Arizona communities hit by flooding seek help after FEMA denies aid
Communities in Globe, Miami, and Superior face over $100 million in flood damage after FEMA denied disaster assistance, prompting lawmakers to demand federal intervention. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi hears how it impacted local business owners, and how officials are pushing back.
Communities in Globe, Miami, and Superior face over $100 million in flood damage after FEMA denied disaster assistance, prompting lawmakers to demand federal intervention. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi hears how it impacted local business owners, and how officials are pushing back.
Arizona monsoon flood recovery stalled as FEMA denies over $100 million in disaster aid
The communities of Globe, Miami, and Superior, Arizona, are recovering from monsoon flood damage, with local officials estimating recovery costs at more than $100 million.
The communities of Globe, Miami, and Superior, Arizona, are recovering from monsoon flood damage, with local officials estimating recovery costs at more than $100 million.