"Heavy rain is already moving through Louisiana and will continue over the next few days," AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva said.

Why is the smell of Arizona's monsoon so distinctive? It releases the aromas of the desert, one ecologist says.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday evening, drawing local storm chasers to nearby washes ...

After a week of blistering heat in Arizona, many wonder what happened to the monsoon. Forecasters say be patient.

STORMTRACKER 4 Forecast -A long duration rain event soaking the parched desert is finally moving out of the area tonight.

On June 25 2025, snow fell on the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. The unexpected storm swept through the high plains (the Altiplano and Chajnantor Plateau), blanketing terrain normally ...

But the Sonoran Desert’s native vegetation complicates the equation. Scientists like Nabhan believe desert plants, especially the creosote bush, contribute to the post-rain smell.

It's hot outside and sticky, but while the monsoon has arrived in Phoenix, there's not enough moisture for rain.

"Especially here in a desert city that doesn't deal with a lot of heavy rain those streets can fill up really quickly." Advertisement While storm coverage could be hit and miss, chances will stick ...

The smell of monsoon showers permeates the desert after that first storm of the summer. One desert ecologist describes it as a "symphony of smells.' Gary Nabhan says he attributes the smells to ...