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PHOENIX - Temperatures are on the rise in the Valley of the Sun!
High pressure will cause a warm-up throughout the end of the week.
We will see high temperatures just under 110 degrees on Friday and Saturday, before breaking through to the 110s by Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday will be very hot as well, and an extreme heat watch is in effect Sunday morning through Tuesday evening for the Valley and surrounding area.
What To Expect:
Skies will be sunny and dry across Arizona through the weekend, except for a couple of showers in the White Mountains on Saturday and Sunday.
More impressive monsoon moisture will arrive next week, bringing daily mountain storms Monday through the Fourth of July weekend.
Even the Valley could potentially see isolated rain showers or storms next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Rain coming soon?
What's next:
Following a burst of heat, monsoonal moisture will try to enter the state. As high pressure builds over Texas, moisture will wrap up and over the Southwest.
This moisture should increase humidity around Arizona, especially the north and eastern parts of the state. With the increase in humidity, it is possible for showers or storms to spark day to day.
In the Valley, rain chances tick up to 10-20% between Tuesday and the holiday weekend. The moisture increase will likely drop temperatures, too. Highs are forecast to fall between 103 and 107 heading into the July 4th weekend.
On this day - 35 years ago
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June 26, 1990: 122 degrees in Phoenix
It may be hot today, but it won't be anything like the day we took this video -- back when we hit our all-time record on this day, 35 years ago at Sky Harbor Airport -- where flights were grounded for a while because it was too hot to fly!
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Preventing heat exhaustion/heat stroke
The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings
- Find a cooling center/hydration station
- Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day)
- Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day
- Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside
- Check the UV Index
- Check the heat risk map
Road Conditions
- Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
- az511.com
Driving in extreme temperatures
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s tips for driving in extreme temperatures include:
Have sun protection: In addition to an umbrella, take sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing.
Fuel up: Keep your tank at three-quarters full. Running out of gas, especially in a remote location, is dangerous in extreme heat.
Hydrate: Take a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding several frozen bottles of water to use for cooling off or to thaw and drink if needed. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated.
Get help: If your vehicle breaks down in extreme heat, call for assistance right away to reduce wait time, and run the AC. If the AC isn’t working, roll down all windows.
Wait safely: If the temperature inside your vehicle becomes too hot, everyone, including pets, should exit carefully and seek out or create a shaded area as far away from the travel lanes as possible. Be careful walking on the road surface, which can be hot enough to burn skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets’ paws off the pavement. If you are stopped along the highway, raise the front hood and turn on hazard lights. Please keep in mind that parking in tall brush can start a fire.
Check your vehicle: You can help avoid breakdowns and blowouts by making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition. Check your air conditioner and coolant levels, top off any vital engine fluids and make sure your battery is up to par. Check your tire pressure, as the combination of under inflated tires and hot pavement can lead to a blowout.
MORE: https://azdot.gov/about/transportation-safety/severe-weather