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The Isabella Lee Natural Preserve on Tucson's northeast side has gone from drought-stricken to full of greenery during this summer's active monsoon.

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Tim Steller's opinion: Future holds more 'whiplash weather' like Tucson's recent extremes

Tim Steller's opinion: Future holds more 'whiplash weather' like Tucson's recent extremes

For Star subscribers: Tucson made an abrupt U-turn from record heat in June to record rainfall in July. In our hotter climate, we need to plan for all sorts of extreme weather, not just heat.

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