Arizona weather forecast: Hot, dry conditions set to continue in Phoenix

Our hot spell continues through the week, at least.

Tonight:

Tuesday night will be clear and warm, with lows in the upper 80s. Temperatures will stay hot all week, and rain chances are looking lower for the middle of the week.

Tomorrow:

We will stay dry and sunny in the Valley on Wednesday, with a high around 111 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible across the high terrain of eastern Arizona, but the Valley and even the mountains near Flagstaff and Prescott are looking dry.

Later This Week:

There will be slightly higher chance for an isolated shower or storm in the Valley on Thursday, but most rain will be in the mountains again. Temperatures will warm back to around 110 in Phoenix.

This Weekend:

Friday will be the last day with a low chance for Valley rain and mountain storms, before skies will stay dry, statewide, over the weekend. Temperatures will be even hotter, potentially tying record-highs on Saturday. Extreme heat warnings remain in effect for the Grand Canyon, below 4,000 feet through Sunday.

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The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.

What are Heat Emergencies?

Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps

Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skin

Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious

What to do

  • Get person into shade or cool location
  • Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body
  • Sip cool water if person is alert
  • For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed
  • *If symptoms worsen, call 911

What not to do

  • Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious
  • Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency
  • Prevention/Preparation for hike/exercise in heat

Know your limitations

  • Hydrate (begins day prior to hike/exercise, hour before hike, during and after)
  • Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes
  • Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company
  • Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return

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
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