Arizona weather forecast: Extreme heat expected through the weekend
PHOENIX - Our Extreme Heat Warnings have now been extended through early next week as temperatures continue to soar above average.
Temperatures will begin to "cool" after Thursday’s historical and record-breaking high of 118 degrees.
Friday was cooler with a high of 114 and an overnight low of around 89 degrees.
This Weekend:
Our Extreme Heat Warnings will now extend through Tuesday as temperature readings will be as high as 115 degrees for some of the lower desert areas.
Winds will be breezy with a Red Flag Warning for the Kaibab Plateau for dry, hot and windy conditions.
Wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph through the weekend.
Rain chances will be best for the higher terrain of Arizona for the weekend, with monsoon moisture potentially making its way to the Valley as early as Wednesday and extending through Thursday.
Next Week:
The high temperature may make another small climb to slightly above 110 degrees in the state or the week in Phoenix. However, by mid-to-late week, temperatures will slip to near-average around 106 with a potentially higher chance of showers across the state.
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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