It’s a scorcher: Tips and resources as Phoenix heat brings new record high

107pm: Officially broke the record high at Phoenix at 1259 pm. 116 so far beats out 115 from 1968. #azwx

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 19, 2016

Before noon hit, Phoenix was officially scorching, and the record high for the day was set before 1:00 p.m.

The record of 116 degrees would come just before 1:00 p.m, and as expected, that would continue to climb throughout the day.

152pm: Phoenix now officially hit 117 degrees. Ties for the 14th hottest day ever recorded in Phoenix. #azwx

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 19, 2016

225pm: Now officially a high of 118 in Phoenix. Ties for the 5th hottest temperature ever recorded in Phoenix.

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 19, 2016

New record high in Phoenix of 118°. #AZheat #azwx pic.twitter.com/5JHqpcXKAV

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 20, 2016

Phoenix recorded a temperature of 101 degrees at 9:35 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. That was a rise of 5 degrees from 8:45 a.m., which at that time projected a high of 119.

The National Weather Service reported a temperature of 110 degrees at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, five degrees short of the record for June 19.

Hottest Sunday on record in Phoenix is 116 (4 times, last 7-17-2005). Today likely to beat that. #azwx

— Paul Iniguez (@pauliniguez) June 19, 2016

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning Sunday through Wednesday with highs projected around 118 on Sunday and Monday.

Humidity coming into Arizona from Mexico is expected to cool the temperatures slightly on Tuesday and Wednesday, but highs are expected to remain above 110.

10 tips to stay safe in the heat

Stay safe, stay cool, beat the heat today with these tips. More at https://t.co/fpEUjlpaJu #phx pic.twitter.com/sf3J2oOPPt

— Public Health (@Maricopahealth) June 19, 2016

Finding relief

• Hydration relief stations and refuge locations in Maricopa County

Want to help?

• Donation and heat relief collection locations in Maricopa County

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