Amber Sullins
@ambersullins.bsky.social
Chief Meteorologist for ABC15 Arizona.
AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. 7x Emmy winner.
Arizona weather and climate expert.
AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. 7x Emmy winner.
Arizona weather and climate expert.
Here we go...
Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is on the way to Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know to plan ahead:
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Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is on the way to Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know to plan ahead:
www.abc15.com/weather/what...
WHAT TO EXPECT: Big changes coming to Arizona as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel moves in
Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will combine with an incoming storm system to bring rain chances back to Arizona.
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October 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Here we go...
Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is on the way to Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know to plan ahead:
www.abc15.com/weather/what...
Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is on the way to Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know to plan ahead:
www.abc15.com/weather/what...
Big changes coming to Arizona this weekend!
Say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to cooler air, wind and rain.
We're tracking a fall storm moving in from the west, which will tap into moisture from Hurricane Rachel.
Parts of the Valley could see 0.50-1" of rain.
Say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to cooler air, wind and rain.
We're tracking a fall storm moving in from the west, which will tap into moisture from Hurricane Rachel.
Parts of the Valley could see 0.50-1" of rain.
October 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Big changes coming to Arizona this weekend!
Say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to cooler air, wind and rain.
We're tracking a fall storm moving in from the west, which will tap into moisture from Hurricane Rachel.
Parts of the Valley could see 0.50-1" of rain.
Say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to cooler air, wind and rain.
We're tracking a fall storm moving in from the west, which will tap into moisture from Hurricane Rachel.
Parts of the Valley could see 0.50-1" of rain.
Stormy skies across the Valley today.
0.47" of rain so far today at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video to share?
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0.47" of rain so far today at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
September 30, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Stormy skies across the Valley today.
0.47" of rain so far today at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
0.47" of rain so far today at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
It's not often you get "all-day" rain in the Valley.
But with tropical moisture streaming in, it was one of those rare "cool" and rainy days in Phoenix.
More rain possible on Tuesday as our Flood Watch remains in effect.
But with tropical moisture streaming in, it was one of those rare "cool" and rainy days in Phoenix.
More rain possible on Tuesday as our Flood Watch remains in effect.
September 29, 2026 at 3:25 AM
It's not often you get "all-day" rain in the Valley.
But with tropical moisture streaming in, it was one of those rare "cool" and rainy days in Phoenix.
More rain possible on Tuesday as our Flood Watch remains in effect.
But with tropical moisture streaming in, it was one of those rare "cool" and rainy days in Phoenix.
More rain possible on Tuesday as our Flood Watch remains in effect.
Nice downpours in some Valley neighborhoods today!
Still a chance for a few more showers and thunderstorms tonight before the forecast dries back out heading into the weekend.
Got storm reports, pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
Still a chance for a few more showers and thunderstorms tonight before the forecast dries back out heading into the weekend.
Got storm reports, pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
September 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Nice downpours in some Valley neighborhoods today!
Still a chance for a few more showers and thunderstorms tonight before the forecast dries back out heading into the weekend.
Got storm reports, pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
Still a chance for a few more showers and thunderstorms tonight before the forecast dries back out heading into the weekend.
Got storm reports, pics or video to share?
Email me at [email protected]
Final numbers from Wednesday's epic monsoon rainfall in the Phoenix metro area.
Not record-breaking in the Valley, but still some really heavy downpours especially in the higher terrain favored areas north and east of Phoenix.
Not record-breaking in the Valley, but still some really heavy downpours especially in the higher terrain favored areas north and east of Phoenix.
September 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Final numbers from Wednesday's epic monsoon rainfall in the Phoenix metro area.
Not record-breaking in the Valley, but still some really heavy downpours especially in the higher terrain favored areas north and east of Phoenix.
Not record-breaking in the Valley, but still some really heavy downpours especially in the higher terrain favored areas north and east of Phoenix.
What a day!
Flood Warnings continue this evening for the Indian Bend Wash, Cave Creek, Beardsley Canal, Agua Fria River, Skunk Creek, New River and other local washes and waterways.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video? Email me at [email protected].
Flood Warnings continue this evening for the Indian Bend Wash, Cave Creek, Beardsley Canal, Agua Fria River, Skunk Creek, New River and other local washes and waterways.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video? Email me at [email protected].
September 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM
What a day!
Flood Warnings continue this evening for the Indian Bend Wash, Cave Creek, Beardsley Canal, Agua Fria River, Skunk Creek, New River and other local washes and waterways.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video? Email me at [email protected].
Flood Warnings continue this evening for the Indian Bend Wash, Cave Creek, Beardsley Canal, Agua Fria River, Skunk Creek, New River and other local washes and waterways.
Got storm reports, weather pics or video? Email me at [email protected].
Get ready for a wet Wednesday!
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flooding could impact the Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Rainfall rates of 1-2" an hour are expected with some of the stronger storms.
Don't attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flooding could impact the Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Rainfall rates of 1-2" an hour are expected with some of the stronger storms.
Don't attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
September 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Get ready for a wet Wednesday!
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flooding could impact the Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Rainfall rates of 1-2" an hour are expected with some of the stronger storms.
Don't attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flooding could impact the Valley from sunrise to sunset.
Rainfall rates of 1-2" an hour are expected with some of the stronger storms.
Don't attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
Extreme Heat Warnings back in the Valley this week! 🥵
Temperatures could approach 110° in some neighborhoods over the next few days.
🔴Limit time outside during the heat of the day.
🔴Stay hydrated. 💧
🔴Bring pets inside. 🐶
🔴Never leave kids or pets in your vehicle.
Temperatures could approach 110° in some neighborhoods over the next few days.
🔴Limit time outside during the heat of the day.
🔴Stay hydrated. 💧
🔴Bring pets inside. 🐶
🔴Never leave kids or pets in your vehicle.
September 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Extreme Heat Warnings back in the Valley this week! 🥵
Temperatures could approach 110° in some neighborhoods over the next few days.
🔴Limit time outside during the heat of the day.
🔴Stay hydrated. 💧
🔴Bring pets inside. 🐶
🔴Never leave kids or pets in your vehicle.
Temperatures could approach 110° in some neighborhoods over the next few days.
🔴Limit time outside during the heat of the day.
🔴Stay hydrated. 💧
🔴Bring pets inside. 🐶
🔴Never leave kids or pets in your vehicle.
Beautiful views across Arizona on this Labor Day weekend!
Thanks to Ken D. for this stunning sunrise shot today.
Got weather pics/video to share? Email me at [email protected]
#laborday #arizona #weather
Thanks to Ken D. for this stunning sunrise shot today.
Got weather pics/video to share? Email me at [email protected]
#laborday #arizona #weather
September 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Beautiful views across Arizona on this Labor Day weekend!
Thanks to Ken D. for this stunning sunrise shot today.
Got weather pics/video to share? Email me at [email protected]
#laborday #arizona #weather
Thanks to Ken D. for this stunning sunrise shot today.
Got weather pics/video to share? Email me at [email protected]
#laborday #arizona #weather
Storm chances clearing out and temperatures heating up in the Valley this Labor Day weekend!
September 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Storm chances clearing out and temperatures heating up in the Valley this Labor Day weekend!
It's not just Phoenix...
September 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
It's not just Phoenix...
For the "this summer hasn't been too bad" crowd.
Phoenix is actually wrapping up its 2nd hottest summer on record (tied with 2023).
The big picture: it's not just daytime highs, it's the increasingly warmer overnight lows impacting our overall averages.
#urbanheatisland
Phoenix is actually wrapping up its 2nd hottest summer on record (tied with 2023).
The big picture: it's not just daytime highs, it's the increasingly warmer overnight lows impacting our overall averages.
#urbanheatisland
September 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
For the "this summer hasn't been too bad" crowd.
Phoenix is actually wrapping up its 2nd hottest summer on record (tied with 2023).
The big picture: it's not just daytime highs, it's the increasingly warmer overnight lows impacting our overall averages.
#urbanheatisland
Phoenix is actually wrapping up its 2nd hottest summer on record (tied with 2023).
The big picture: it's not just daytime highs, it's the increasingly warmer overnight lows impacting our overall averages.
#urbanheatisland
Wild Sunday night into Monday morning for Monsoon 2026 in the Valley!
Here's a look at some of the rainfall totals from @maricopaflood
Sky Harbor is now up to 1.41" for the season. Average is 2.43", but we still have a month to get there.
#arizona #phoenix #azmonsoon
Here's a look at some of the rainfall totals from @maricopaflood
Sky Harbor is now up to 1.41" for the season. Average is 2.43", but we still have a month to get there.
#arizona #phoenix #azmonsoon
September 1, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Wild Sunday night into Monday morning for Monsoon 2026 in the Valley!
Here's a look at some of the rainfall totals from @maricopaflood
Sky Harbor is now up to 1.41" for the season. Average is 2.43", but we still have a month to get there.
#arizona #phoenix #azmonsoon
Here's a look at some of the rainfall totals from @maricopaflood
Sky Harbor is now up to 1.41" for the season. Average is 2.43", but we still have a month to get there.
#arizona #phoenix #azmonsoon
Wow!
So many stunning shots coming in from our ABC15 Weather Community of last night's lunar eclipse.
Check out this one from A O Tucker in Litchfield Park.
Got photos or videos to share? Email me at [email protected]
So many stunning shots coming in from our ABC15 Weather Community of last night's lunar eclipse.
Check out this one from A O Tucker in Litchfield Park.
Got photos or videos to share? Email me at [email protected]
August 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Wow!
So many stunning shots coming in from our ABC15 Weather Community of last night's lunar eclipse.
Check out this one from A O Tucker in Litchfield Park.
Got photos or videos to share? Email me at [email protected]
So many stunning shots coming in from our ABC15 Weather Community of last night's lunar eclipse.
Check out this one from A O Tucker in Litchfield Park.
Got photos or videos to share? Email me at [email protected]
Phoenix hit 115 degrees Tuesday afternoon, breaking the record for this day of 113 degrees set in 2011.
It also marked the 8th day this year at 115 or hotter. That's the fourth most on record.
The average number of days per year this hot is 2.
#arizona #weather #heat #climate #climatechange
It also marked the 8th day this year at 115 or hotter. That's the fourth most on record.
The average number of days per year this hot is 2.
#arizona #weather #heat #climate #climatechange
August 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Phoenix hit 115 degrees Tuesday afternoon, breaking the record for this day of 113 degrees set in 2011.
It also marked the 8th day this year at 115 or hotter. That's the fourth most on record.
The average number of days per year this hot is 2.
#arizona #weather #heat #climate #climatechange
It also marked the 8th day this year at 115 or hotter. That's the fourth most on record.
The average number of days per year this hot is 2.
#arizona #weather #heat #climate #climatechange
Saguaro down.
Richard in Ahwatukee lost his saguaro in last night's storm. 😢
Was there any damage in your area? Let me know.
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#weather
Richard in Ahwatukee lost his saguaro in last night's storm. 😢
Was there any damage in your area? Let me know.
Email [email protected]
#weather
August 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Saguaro down.
Richard in Ahwatukee lost his saguaro in last night's storm. 😢
Was there any damage in your area? Let me know.
Email [email protected]
#weather
Richard in Ahwatukee lost his saguaro in last night's storm. 😢
Was there any damage in your area? Let me know.
Email [email protected]
#weather
August 20, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Last night's Valley dust storm was a Category 2 on the new PHX-Dust scale.
A peak dust concentration of 2714 µg/m3 was measured in Buckeye and Category 2 concentrations were also observed in the East Valley, specifically at the sensor near the Mesa-Gateway Airport.
A peak dust concentration of 2714 µg/m3 was measured in Buckeye and Category 2 concentrations were also observed in the East Valley, specifically at the sensor near the Mesa-Gateway Airport.
August 20, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Last night's Valley dust storm was a Category 2 on the new PHX-Dust scale.
A peak dust concentration of 2714 µg/m3 was measured in Buckeye and Category 2 concentrations were also observed in the East Valley, specifically at the sensor near the Mesa-Gateway Airport.
A peak dust concentration of 2714 µg/m3 was measured in Buckeye and Category 2 concentrations were also observed in the East Valley, specifically at the sensor near the Mesa-Gateway Airport.
Just dropped...
The Valley is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight.
Monson storms could bring damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and areas of blowing dust.
Highest risk will be after 8 p.m. tonight.
The Valley is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight.
Monson storms could bring damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and areas of blowing dust.
Highest risk will be after 8 p.m. tonight.
August 19, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Just dropped...
The Valley is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight.
Monson storms could bring damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and areas of blowing dust.
Highest risk will be after 8 p.m. tonight.
The Valley is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight.
Monson storms could bring damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and areas of blowing dust.
Highest risk will be after 8 p.m. tonight.
Record heat in the Valley!
Phoenix only dropped to 92 degrees this morning, breaking the daily record warm low of 90 degrees set in 2020.
This also marks day 22 this year with lows in the 90s. That's the fifth most on record.
Many more are on the way before this summer ends.
Phoenix only dropped to 92 degrees this morning, breaking the daily record warm low of 90 degrees set in 2020.
This also marks day 22 this year with lows in the 90s. That's the fifth most on record.
Many more are on the way before this summer ends.
August 19, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Record heat in the Valley!
Phoenix only dropped to 92 degrees this morning, breaking the daily record warm low of 90 degrees set in 2020.
This also marks day 22 this year with lows in the 90s. That's the fifth most on record.
Many more are on the way before this summer ends.
Phoenix only dropped to 92 degrees this morning, breaking the daily record warm low of 90 degrees set in 2020.
This also marks day 22 this year with lows in the 90s. That's the fifth most on record.
Many more are on the way before this summer ends.