Excessive heat warning to take effect in Phoenix beginning Monday

PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is set to endure another week of scorching summer temperatures.

An excessive heat warning will take effect Monday and will be in place through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

The high temperature on Monday is expected to hit 114 degrees — 10 degrees hotter than the seasonal normal.

It's really going to heat up starting on Monday and Monday is the first day of the Excessive Heat Warning that is now in effect. Look for highs in the Phoenix area climbing to around 114 degrees – that's 10 degrees above seasonal normal. Stay hydrated! #azwx pic.twitter.com/YM06oxg65K

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 23, 2020

The Salvation Army announced it was reopening heat relief stations across the Valley starting Monday.

The stations will be open through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and leashed pets are welcome.

The charitable organization will also send out a mobile hydration unit to areas with a large homeless population.

Last week, Phoenix endured four consecutive days with a daily heat record.

Wednesday marked the fourth day of record temperatures with a high of 115 degrees.

Wednesday was also the 12th time this year Phoenix experienced a high temperature of at least 115 degrees, and the 43rd day in which the mercury hit at least 110 degrees.

The Valley got some relief on Friday with a high temperature of 100 degrees — four degrees cooler than the seasonal normal.

It's official…the high today at Sky Harbor was 100 degrees…4 degrees below the normal for the date. This is the 1st below-normal high since July 25th…and the coolest day since July 23rd! #azwx pic.twitter.com/7dshBLA0xT

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 22, 2020

On Aug. 11, the weather service reported it’s been the hottest summer on date, with an average temperature of 96 degrees.

This summer’s average high temperature of 107.9 degrees and average low temperature of 84.2 degrees are also record highs for the city.

And July 2020 went into the record books as the hottest month in Phoenix history, with an average temperature of 99 degrees.

During periods of extreme heat, experts advise people to stay hydrated, limit the amount of time outside, try to stay inside air conditioned buildings and remember to check on elderly family members and neighbors.

People are also advised to watch for warning signs of heat-related illnesses, which can include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache and nausea.

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