Justin Hobbs

🏜️🌵HELLO PHOENIX!🌵 🏜️ I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the @abc15 team in Phoenix as their new meteorologist and reporter, focusing on the critical issue of climate change!

RT @azstateforestry: Hazen Fire Update May 3 @ 8pm The fire is estimated at 980 acres with 0% containment. 1 helicopter and 4 SEATs have c…

Hazen Fire Status Clarification. The fire is 0% contained and we'd like to take a moment to clear up confusion among the public and media. Understanding Wildfire Status: Contained, Controlled, and Out Wildfire terminology can be confusing, especially when multiple agencies are working together during an incident. We want to help clarify what these terms mean in wildland fire operations. Contained means that firefighters have completed fireline around a portion of the fire’s edge, or are using existing features such as roads, dozer lines, handlines, rock outcroppings, or other natural barriers to help hold the fire in place. Containment is reported as a percentage. That percentage does not increase simply because crews have built line. It increases only when fire managers are confident that a section of line is expected to hold under current and forecasted conditions, including wind, terrain, fuels, and fire behavior. For example, a fire may have line constructed around much of the perimeter but still be reported as 0% contained if crews are not yet confident that the fire will stay within those lines. On a wildfire map, containment is typically shown as a black line along the fire perimeter. A red line indicates uncontained fireline, meaning that section of the perimeter has not yet been secured or is not expected to hold with confidence under current and forecasted conditions. Controlled means the fireline has been strengthened and secured to the point that the fire is not expected to escape the established perimeter. Crews may still be working inside the fire area, cooling hot spots, removing hazards, or patrolling the perimeter. Out means there is no remaining heat, smoke, or active fire. At that point, the fire is fully extinguished. In the early stages of an incident, different terms may be used quickly as information develops. In wildland fire reporting, however, “contained” has a very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions. We appreciate everyone’s patience as agencies work together to provide accurate, consistent information. The most current official updates from DFFM will continue to report containment based on wildland fire standards. #HazenFire #AZFire #AZForestry 📸 Graphic explaining the difference between Contained, Controlled, and Out with visual aids

@vratchison Hey Victor what part of North Phoenix, I didn’t see anything come up on Valley observation rain gauges but wouldn’t be surprised with some sprinkles. We have moisture rolling in from the SW as this storm moves in Monday, can cause some spinkles especially on higher terrain

@YourWXJustin where did the rain come from overnight? It rained up in North Phoenix

It was super windy out there which made measuring snow very difficult. We were able to gather at least a few reports to share with you, along with some of the strongest winds around the region. #azwx

Due to significant continued high winds across the mountain, Snowbowl will be closed for the remainder of the day, February 18. All guests with lift tickets, rentals, or lesson purchases will be credited. If you have any questions, please reach out to customerservice@snowbowl.ski

SWPC Video Update from Shawn Dahl, SWPC Service Coordinator about the severe G4 and S4 ongoing storms. Apologies for the hastiness of this, but we have been very busy notifying aviation, power grid, FEMA, and more about these storms. Stay aware at spaceweather.gov

One year at ABC15 Arizona — and a year of many firsts! Covered wildfires, haboobs, and my first investigative story. Grateful for the growth, the team, and what’s ahead in year two!

#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit hurricanes.gov

Hurricane #Melissa Advisory 24: Melissa Now a Category 5 Hurricane. Destructive Winds and Storm Surge and Catastrophic Flooding Will Worsen On Jamaica Through the Day and Into Tonight. hurricanes.gov

A dust storm that moved through SE Arizona including Tucson could cause some hazy skies in the Valley overnight into Monday. #duststorm

How to sign off your last live hit on a Friday, Happy Labor Day weekend!

@FranklyFrank_1 Haha thank you 😊 it was a lot of fun!

@YourWXJustin nice job going head first!!!!! My new favorite weather person

Monday’s #Haboob / #DustStorm that moved through Phoenix was rated a Category 2 with widespread coverage, short duration, and high winds. This scale is new this year and was developed by a group of Valley meteorologist including our Chief Amber Sullins #phoenix #Arizona

HEAVY RAINFALL & FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE IN SOUTHERN AZ TODAY Southern AZ is expecting heavy rain today, with storms capable of dropping up to 2"/hour in some spots. Certain areas, especially near the US-MX border, could see 1.5-2.5" in short bursts, according to @NWSWPC ⛈️

WOW! 😮 ⛈️ Zachary sent us this video from downtown Phoenix. Monsoon season is back in the Valley! If you have any weather photos or videos you want to share, email them to us at share@abc15.com!

HOT HOT HOT ☀️ The Valley keeps setting records... and we just set another! Phoenix just hit 118º, making it the hottest August day the city has ever seen. FORECAST: tinyurl.com/5erz8s6u

Arizona: The Dragon Bravo Fire this evening in the Grand Canyon. Nuking… Likely over 50,000 acres now.

First big dust storm for Tucson in the 2025 Monsoon Season. Plenty more opportunities this week. Check out the timelapse from @uarizona

Get ready for rain, thunderstorms, blowing dust, and potential flash flooding beginning Sunday. A rare and unusual weather pattern is setting up that could bring historic early June rain to Arizona. ABC15 Meteorologist Justin Hobbs explains what we could see on Sunday.

#CodyFire on the @CoronadoNF has prompted a GO alert from PCSO. Arizona Forestry has sent overhead & crews to assist. Add'l updates can be found at: facebook.com/CoronadoNF #AZFire #AZForestry