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Sonoran Sky

Sonoran Sky

By: Arizona's Family (3TV & CBS 5)
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Lovers of Arizona, join us under the Sonoran Sky! Each week, Arizona's Family First Alert Meteorologists will bring you in-depth and entertaining conversations on our state's weather, natural wonders, gardening, hiking, and outdoor activities. Your time under the Sonoran Sky will help you understand how the weather impacts your life.

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Episodes
  • Is a great wildflower season coming to Arizona in 2026?

    Is a great wildflower season coming to Arizona in 2026?
    Dec 31 2025

    Abundant fall rains and hints at a decent winter rainy season have wildflower hunters hoping for a big spring bloom. Angelica Elliott from the Desert Botanical Garden is on the Sonoran Sky First Alert Podcast, and she told Royal Norman, things are looking good!
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    20 mins
  • Not now, Brown Cloud! Why our air quality is so bad around the holidays & what you can do to change it

    Not now, Brown Cloud! Why our air quality is so bad around the holidays & what you can do to change it
    Dec 23 2025

    The Valley of the Sun mostly sparkles year-round with endless blue skies, but around the holidays the dreaded “brown cloud” returns year after year threatening to spoil our views and our health. First Alert Meteorologist Sean McLaughlin goes in-depth with a communications specialist from Maricopa County’s Air Quality department to break down the reasons behind our dirty air. From our topography and winter weather patterns to that cozy, backyard fire pit and a few fireworks combined, can almost instantly pollute your own neighborhood’s air quality to dangerous levels.

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    24 mins
  • The Wildfire Season Doesn’t Last All Year in Arizona, But...

    The Wildfire Season Doesn’t Last All Year in Arizona, But...
    Dec 17 2025

    You’ll hear a lot in the media that wildfire season in Arizona is all year long. That’s not the case, according to Arizona State Foresty Management Officer John Truitt. He shared his view on the Sonoran Sky Podcast with meteorologist Royal Norman.
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    18 mins
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