Phoenix area expected to see record-breaking heat this week
Aug 19, 2019, 10:05 AM | Updated: Aug 20, 2019, 7:18 am
(Getty Images Photo/David McNew)
(Getty Images Photo/David McNew)
PHOENIX — The Phoenix area is expected to experience record-breaking heat this week after a slight cooldown.
Larry Hopper with the National Weather Service said the record daily highs could hit Tuesday and Wednesday.
“If we were to reach 113 degrees on Tuesday, that would break the record which was 112 set in 1986,” Hopper told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Monday.
“And then on Wednesday, 115 would absolutely shatter our daily record, which was 110 in 2007.”
Here are the forecast highs for Wednesday. Check out all the spots that may reach or exceed 115! The record in Phoenix for this day is just 110…looks like that will be crushed. Stay inside if possible and if you must be outdoors, drink lots of water. Stay hydrated! #azwx pic.twitter.com/jkXVqHzTb9
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2019
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the lower deserts Tuesday and Wednesday. Dangerous heat expected; Phoenix may hit 115 Wed which would be the hottest day of the year. If outside, drink LOTS of water. Stay hydrated. Protect your pets! #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/520AmDopGC
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2019
An excessive heat warning was put in place for the two days.
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Hopper said the heat the Valley has been experiencing is significantly above the normal temperature this time of year, about 104 degrees.
He said there is a slight chance of storms on Friday and Saturday, with precipitation even more likely next week.
It's going to be a really hot first half of the week…but there's a glimmer of hope by Friday. Storm chances are going back up!
We just have to get through a few days of record-breaking heat!
Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect Tuesday & Wednesday. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/LH2TqAzHEe
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 19, 2019
The low precipitation recorded at Sky Harbor Airport — 0.27 inches since June 15 — places the area in its eighth-driest monsoon season to date since 1896.
So far, Sky Harbor has only received 0.27" of rain this monsoon season. This places Sky Harbor in 8th place for driest monsoon season to date since 1896! #azwx pic.twitter.com/OCVGHBazVd
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 17, 2019
Meteorologists have said for weeks this could turn out to be the driest monsoon season the Phoenix area has ever had.
KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Jim Cross contributed to this report.
