Good morning, Yuma.

The University of Arizona's Moody Garden thrives despite water challenges by showcasing desert-adapted plants and sustainable landscaping in Yuma * it serves as a living classroom where community members and students learn water conservation skills.

Arizona Western College invites high school students & families to attend the Early College Kickoff event on Thursday, Aug.

13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the AS building at Yuma Campus where AWC staff will offer admissions guidance and answer questions to help plan their college journey.

Researchers at the UA Yuma Agricultural Center are testing Sesbania, a heat-loving summer crop that will be tilled into the soil to boost organic matter for farming.

They will compare it with Sudan grass before planting iceberg lettuce to see if the improved soil benefits winter crops.

Cooler temperatures have arrived in Yuma; however, high humidity lingers as monsoonal moisture brings chances for scattered showers + thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect in Imperial County until midnight, so residents should check local air quality.