Paul Horton

Phoenix

Meteorologist at KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Meteorologist at KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Meteorologist in paradise! Best job in the best place in America. You can catch me on the evening news, hosting events for our community and washing cars! #azwx

Articles

First Alert Friday, but cooler days ahead across Arizona

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Big news! Friday marks the last of our First Alert Weather Days for the week, with highs reaching 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon in the Valley. The high pressure that brought the heat is moving east, and a nice low-pressure system will start to cool things down on Saturday. In advance of this low-pressure system, the winds will pick up quite a bit this afternoon and again tomorrow.
Near-record heat approaches metro Phoenix, high pollution advisory issued

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Excessive heat warnings continue throughout the rest of the work week. A strong ridge of high pressure will bring temperatures well above average again today. Look for a high of 112 degrees this afternoon and a high of 116 tomorrow, just 2 degrees shy of the record of 118 degrees. The extreme heat warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Friday. Due to the dangerous heat, Thursday and Friday are also First Alert Weather Days.
First Alert issued through Friday as extreme heat hits metro Phoenix

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Dangerously hot weather continues for Arizona today, with an extreme heat warning in effect for the Valley until Friday at 8 p.m. Due to the extreme heat, Arizona’s Family has declared First Alert Weather days for the entire workweek. Temperatures will continue to rise above 110 degrees through Friday. Thursday will be the hottest day this week, with a forecasted high of 114 or 115 degrees.
Plan ahead for extreme heat this Father’s Day weekend

2 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily)— We had a warm start to our morning with a low of 82 degrees, four degrees above our average low. Expect another hot afternoon with highs around the 104 to 108 degree mark in the lower deserts. That ridge of high pressure will continue to heat things up this weekend. Expect to see the hottest temperatures this weekend, with high temperatures reaching above 110 degrees. Our average this time of year is 104 degrees. So, we will be about six to eight degrees above that this weekend.
Phoenix area temperatures to continue rising into weekend

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — High temperatures around the Valley were once again above 100 on Friday, but get ready for the heat to increase this weekend and into next week. Friday afternoon, we expect to see high temperatures near normal at 103 degrees. The disturbance that brought a few thunderstorms up north is starting to weaken, but we’re still seeing a few isolated thunderstorms in the High Country.
Climbing temperatures, sunny skies in store for Arizona

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — This afternoon, we are expecting plenty of sunshine and a high temperature of 100 degrees, just one degree shy of our record. However, some instability in Northern Arizona is bringing showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. Drier air moves into our state as a ridge of high pressure strengthens in our region. This ridge of high pressure will continue to heat things and create stagnant air over the valley.
Here comes the heat: Triple-digit temps return to Phoenix area

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The low that cooled us down over the weekend has now moved east of us, and a strong ridge of high pressure is replacing it. This high-pressure system will continue to strengthen and cause our air quality to diminish. We have a High Pollution Advisory for today, where they are urging folks with respiratory issues to limit their outdoor exposure. This ridge of high pressure will provide us with plenty of sunshine and above-average temperatures.
Winds lighten up as triple-digit heat expected ot return to Phoenix area

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily)—The low-pressure system that brought strong winds and cooler temperatures to our area is moving east. As it moves out of our area, the wind forecast calls for lighter winds and warmer temperatures. We started our morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to the lower 70s. This afternoon, expect to see a high of 99 degrees. Our average high this time of year is 96 degrees. A ridge of high pressure will dominate our forecast for the next few days.
Phoenix triple digits are back, cooler by the weekend’s end

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Holly Bock |Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily)—The low-pressure system that brought strong winds and cooler temperatures to the state is shifting to the north and east. Temperatures were in the 80s yesterday in Phoenix, and today we reached the upper 80s. The winds have stayed fairly elevated in eastern Arizona, with gusts today near 25-30 mph. Luckily, they are not as windy as the last two days. Today, more than 400 people are fighting the Greer Fire, which has spread to more than 9,500 acres.
High temps staying in the 90s for Phoenix area before another cooldown

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Paul Horton

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It wasn’t a bad Wednesday for the Phoenix area with highs in the mid-80s, which is 7 degrees below the average. We have a low pressure system that is passing north of our state, keeping temperatures below average through Thursday. This low will not bring us any rainfall, but we will see another round of winds Wednesday afternoon and early evening.