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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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First Alert Meteorologist Royal Norman discusses the so-called "Super El Niño," which is intensifying and is expected to boost the monsoon later this season. Also, Shel Winkley and Tom Di Liberto with Climate Central explain what "Marine Cloud Bright... more

Arizona State University's data centers & heat study went viral when it was released in May 18, 2026. First Alert Meteorologist Royal Norman talks to study author David Sailor about how they got their findings driving around Phoenix neighborhoods. Th... more

ASU Water Law Professor Rhett Larson tells First Alert Meteorologist Royal Norman how safe it is to drink treated wastewater and why Arizonans shouldn't panic about water issues. They also discuss how the Colorado Water Compact fell apart and why sta... more

Doing the weather on TV might seem simple, but for students just starting out, it’s anything but. Marisa Ferger sits down with First Alert Meteorologist Pete Mangione to explain how mastering this craft takes dedication, practice, and plenty of hard ... more

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David Sailor
Director of ASU School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
Arizona State University
Episode: Will data centers super-charge Phoenix’s urban heat dome?
Rhett Larson
Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at Arizona State University
Arizona State University, College of Law
Episode: Toilet-to-Tap: Where you'll probably get your future water
Marisa Ferger
Assistant teaching professor at Penn State
Penn State
Episode: Teaching students how to do the weather on TV
Ron Holley
Lightning expert; co-author of a book on Arizona lightning
Various research labs; University of Arizona connection; Vaisala (consultant)
Episode: The beauty and dangers of Arizona lightning
Olivia Holderness
Maricopa County Interpretive Ranger
Maricopa County
Episode: The beauty and dangers of Arizona lightning
Josh Coddington
Representative from the Arizona State Office of Tourism
Arizona State Office of Tourism
Episode: Things to Do in Arizona Before It Gets Too Hot
Eric Roberts
Field Manager for the City of Surprise and home field for Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals
City of Surprise / MLB teams
Episode: Keeping Spring Training Grass Green
Wade Stettner
Weather Risk Consultant for the PGA Tour
DTN (weather company) / PGA Tour
Episode: Weather & Golf: A conversation with a PGA meteorologist
David Brannon
Area Vice President for the WM Corporation for the Four Corners area
WM
Episode: Zero means Zero: How the WM Phoenix Open became the “Greenest Show on Grass"

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Royal Norman
Meteorologist and host with affiliations including Arizona's Family and First Alert.
Pete Mangione
First Alert Meteorologist with extensive experience in broadcasting.

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Zero means Zero: How the WM Phoenix Open became the “Greenest Show on Grass"
Q: Just explain a little bit what your job title is all about.
David describes running all aspects of the business across the Four Corners WM territories and coordinating the sustainability initiatives with partners like the Thunderbird Organization and TPC Scottsdale.
Is a great wildflower season coming to Arizona in 2026?
Q: What kind of wildflower season are we going to have in 2026?
Angelica responds that with the earlier rainfall, she is optimistic and estimates a mid-range season, around a five or six out of ten, depending on whether more rain arrives early next year.
Climate change, snowfall, and the winter economy
Q: Why is the winter economy so important to the broader economy, and how might resorts adapt?
Winter sports drive billions in economic activity and thousands of jobs, especially in Colorado and California; resorts are increasingly investing in clean energy infrastructure and snowmaking improvements as an adaptation to variable snowfall, with season passes helping buffer revenue when winters are warmer or drier.
Climate change, snowfall, and the winter economy
Q: How is climate change affecting snowfall and snowpack, especially for skiing?
Snowfall is connected to atmospheric warmth and available moisture, so as the climate warm, more winter precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, reducing snowpack and creating snow droughts in places like Colorado and the Southwest, while the Northeast may retain colder starts but still faces shorter snow seasons and the need for snowmaking.
Weather & Golf: A conversation with a PGA meteorologist
Q: There's a lot of people who want to know when it's going to rain or what the weather is going to be like. So what does that preparation look like for you?
The preparation involves understanding each division's weather trigger points, communicating with committees, and focusing on the specific location of the event to tailor forecasts, so they can anticipate weather changes and inform players and officials.

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Lovers of Arizona will find a steady stream of conversations around weather, water, climate, and outdoor life. Episodes frequently feature veteran meteorologists and Arizona-focused researchers or advocates who unpack local weather patterns, extreme events, water management, and ecological concerns, often tying these topics to practical impact for residents—everything from monsoon dynamics and drought to gardening and outdoor recreation. A standout angle is the mix of rigorous meteorology with accessible storytelling, plus guests who bring policy or conservation perspectives, making the show useful for listeners who want both authoritative weather insights and real-world implications for Arizona life. The format tends to blend data-driven a... more

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2. Rhett Larson
3. Marisa Ferger
4. Ron Holley
5. Olivia Holderness
6. Josh Coddington
7. Eric Roberts
8. Wade Stettner

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