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Chris Dunn

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Proud Asian American, loud Texan. I tweet about dumplings and dinosaurs. she/her

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Half my life ago, I wanted to be a news anchor on TV so I could inform and enthrall thousands of viewers during the evening news program. Eight years later, a New Mexico hippie put a medium-format film SLR camera into my hands and told me to have fun. Ever since, I’ve been behind the camera — not in front of it — and consistently work to focus my passion for journalism into a pursuit of visual storytelling and reporting.

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What is the 12News monsoon meter?

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By Chris Dunn
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Follow What is the 12News monsoon meter? Updated Tue, July 14, 2026 at 5:34 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. The Monsoon Meter developed by 12News meteorologists provides a daily scale from zero to 10 to indicate storm threat levels in Arizona.
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Look up! The 2026 Strawberry Moon is coming to Arizona

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By Chris Dunn
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Follow Look up! The 2026 Strawberry Moon is coming to Arizona Old Man Stocker - stock.adobe.com Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. The Strawberry Moon will rise on Monday, June 29, in Arizona, coinciding with the short, early-summer ripening of wild strawberries.
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Why extreme heat and monsoon moisture can be a dangerous combination in Arizona

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By Chris Dunn
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We all know the old phrase: "But it's a dry heat." In June, we wear that line like a badge of honor as the thermometer ticks past 110°. But when July rolls around and the North American Monsoon shifts our winds, that dry heat disappears. The arriving moisture introduces an invisible, far more insidious danger. The compounding effect of triple-digit temperatures and skyrocketing humidity can be dangerous and deadly in Arizona. Humidity vs.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used a typewriter to write short stories when I was homeschooled in 5th-6th grades. I hated when I made mistakes that I couldn't correct.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means you're probing for answers and information people may not realize they need. And you do it for the common good.

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm a curious introvert: I'm a good listener and always want to know more. And I won't let my introversion get in the way of my curiosity.