FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Storm chances for Yuma County as excessive heat continues

Temperatures will remain elevated throughout the week as rain is likely to affect the Yuma area over the next few days YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – The subtropical storm will remain unseasonably strong until mid-week, with near-record high temperatures likely. An excessive heat warning is still in effect for much of Maricopa County, including Phoenix […]

Excessive heat stays in place while storm chances move in | Weather

Tucson (KVOA) – Afternoon temperatures will drop slightly over the next few days, but will still be very hot. The reason is that more humidity will begin to build up before the isolated monsoon storm sets in this week. The excessive heat warning is in effect through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to remain flat for […]

Increasing humidity brining chances for showers

YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Arizona highlands through Friday. Lower desert chances are less than 15% today, but will increase to 10-20% by Friday. Also on the rise this week is the dew point. Conditions will be wet by Thursday and will continue through Friday. Increased humidity could […]

Kyrsten Sinema’s Chances of Beating Democrat Challenger, According to Polls

Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema is reportedly planning to run for re-election as an independent, raising questions about the future of the Democratic majority in the Senate. on friday, wall street journal reports that it has obtained slides from Cinema’s campaign showing the timeline for the reelection bid, setting the stage for what many believe will […]

Gusty & dusty with chances for nightly showers for Valentine’s Day

YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – A strong weather system is bringing gusty winds and dusty conditions to Valentine’s Day. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are expected to be well below normal, with a gradual warmer trend early next week. The system also brings the chance of precipitation, and even a thunderstorm later tonight A High Wind […]

Strong winds with slight rain chances for MLK Jr. Day

YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – Possible rain remains in the forecast through Tuesday night, but it looks very weak in the desert southwest. Most likely precipitation is east and downstream of the Colorado River Valley. Clouds will remain in our sky for the rest of the evening, along with a light breeze. Wind advisories have […]