Justin Hobbs

Fort Myers

Meteorologist at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

3x EMMY®️ Award Winning Meteorologist🏝 CBM (#947)

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WATCH: As the summer heat kicks in, not all parts of the Valley warm up the same

6 days ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — As temperatures climb in the Valley, you may notice that it is hotter at your house than at your neighbor's home just down the road. These hot spots are due to multiple factors. Justin Hobbs breaks down why these factors, like elevation, impact our heat and why the city is emphasizing education outreach in the player above. One of those factors, outlined in the City of Phoenix’s Heat Response Plan, is topography.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Sunday ushers in big changes for Arizona

1 week ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — A very warm start to the weekend as temperatures reached 97 degrees in Phoenix today. Hopefully, you enjoyed the warm day as a big cool off is set to start Sunday. A storm system moving in will bring temperatures tumbling, rain to the Valley and high country, and winds that will cause blowing dust. While most of Sunday remains dry in the Valley until nighttime, we will start to see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the high country through the afternoon.
Valley clinic helps 9-year-old boy with severe case of brittle bone disease

1 week ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

Valley clinic helps 9-year-old boy with severe case of brittle bone disease Theo uses a revolutionary treatment at Phoenix Children's hospital
ASU scientists monitoring growing algae concern across Arizona

2 weeks ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

ASU scientists monitoring growing algae concern across Arizona as resources decline Advocating for safe and efficient clean water, celebrating the work scientists are doing to help our communities
WATCH: Leaders in water resources convene for 98th Annual Water Conference

3 weeks ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — The 98th Annual Arizona Water Conference & Exhibition wrapped up in downtown Phoenix at the Convention Center. The conference brought innovators, experts, and leaders together to tackle one of the state's biggest challenges: clean and sustainable water for all. From cutting-edge tech to real-world solutions, ABC15’s Justin Hobbs discovers how Arizona is shaping the future of water — one idea at a time.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Big changes ahead as our next storm moves in by the end of the week

4 weeks ago | abc15.com | Amelia Fabiano |Adam Klepp |Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — We're tracking some big changes this week as our next storm moves in. Winds will pick up, temperatures will drop, and we could see rain and snow across Arizona by the end of the week. Here in the Valley, expect breezes back in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with gusts at 25 to 30 mph. Up north and out east, it will get windy. As conditions remain dry on Wednesday and Thursday, those high winds will lead to heightened wildfire danger.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Cooldown on the way with a chance of showers by the weekend

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ashlee DeMartino |Adam Klepp |Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — Happy Tuesday! Temperatures will stay warm for today and tomorrow, with highs in the mid-90s and lows in the 60s here in Phoenix. That's around 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. That next storm system will finally move onshore and into Arizona on Wednesday and Thursday, right as another storm system approaches from the north. As that happens, winds will pick up and temperatures will drop. We're also tracking chances for rain and snow by the end of the week.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Not as hot but still in the 90s through midweek

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ashlee DeMartino |Adam Klepp |Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — We're starting off the week not as hot, but we will still see temperatures in Phoenix reach the mid-90s through midweek. Other outside factors: UV Index will remain high between 8-10 (meaning your burn time is about 15 minutes without sunblock), Air Quality is moderate, and Heat Risk is minor to moderate. Remember to stay hydrated, limit your time outside in the afternoon, and never leave kids or pets in your car for any amount of time.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Getting away from record heat in the coming days

1 month ago | abc15.com | Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — Phoenix tied another record high temperature Saturday. This makes three days straight we have hit record high afternoon temperatures. That streak of records will end after Saturday as we begin to watch temperatures pull back in the coming days. While not as hot, we will still see temperatures in Phoenix reach the mid-90s on Sunday with mostly cloudy skies. Remember to stay hydrated, limit your time outside in the afternoon, and never leave kids or pets in your car for any amount of time.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: First triple-digits of the year in Phoenix!

1 month ago | abc15.com | Amber Sullins |Justin Hobbs

PHOENIX — Phoenix hit the triple digits for the first time this year!This ties the record for the fourth earliest 100-degree of the year. It also ties the daily heat record of 100 degrees set in 2018. On average, Phoenix sees its first 100-degree day in early May, so this early-season heat comes with a minor to moderate risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for children, seniors and outdoor workers.