Arizona weather forecast: Phoenix area temperatures to hit 115 degrees
Highs to reach 115 in Phoenix this week
FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the latest on our extremely hot temperatures in Phoenix as we're expected to reach 115 degrees this week.
PHOENIX - Tuesday was another toasty day in Arizona.
The extreme heat warning remains in effect for southern Arizona through Thursday evening, and the Grand Canyon, below 4,000 ft, through Saturday evening.
Showers and thunderstorms popped up again in Arizona’s mountain terrain, and there will be a chance for gusty wind, blowing dust and even an isolated shower this evening in the east Valley and Pinal County.
What to Expect This Week:
Showers and storms will come to an end late tonight, and Wednesday morning will be dry.
The Valley will only cool to 91 degrees tonight, and Wednesday will warm to 115 degrees. Temperatures will come within five degrees of record high temperatures across the state.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop in the mountains of eastern, central and northern Arizona again during the afternoon and evening.
Daily storms are expected in the mountains of eastern and southern Arizona through the end of the week, and temperatures will taper off in the 110s through Friday, and eventually the weekend and next week will cool below the 110s.
Rain chances will improve across the deserts of southern Arizona this weekend, especially Sunday. Wildfire smoke from the Pocket Fire near Sedona will start to shift Wednesday through Friday, bringing smoke into the Mogollon Rim, and even hazier skies over the Valley.
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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)
The Source: Information for this article was gathered by the FOX 10 Weather Experts.