Phoenix records first 110-degree day of 2018 on Monday
Jun 4, 2018, 5:29 PM | Updated: Jun 5, 2018, 2:03 pm
(Public Domain Photo)
(Public Domain Photo)
PHOENIX — Get ready, Phoenix residents: Summer has officially reared its ugly head.
That’s right, Monday marked the first 110-degree day of 2018, according to the National Weather Service.
Phoenix now up to 110F today. First 110F+ of 2018. #azwx
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 4, 2018
The record-breaking temperature came on the same day that the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning in the Phoenix area.
It also came days after Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued a high pollution advisory — specifically for elevated ozone levels — in Maricopa County.
The heat warning will continue through 8 p.m. Monday.
The alert warned that temperatures of 106 degrees and above significantly increase the potential for heat-related illness.
The National Weather Service said, on average, Phoenix can record 19 days with a high of 110 degrees or higher each year.
Typically (using 1981-2010 data), Phoenix will see 19 days with a high of 110F+. Most was 33 in 2011, fewest was 1911 with zero. The trend is definitely up. #azwx pic.twitter.com/ZTCX5ItEF5
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 5, 2018
The earliest that Phoenix ever recorded a high of 110 degrees was on May 8, 1989, making Monday’s feat the 22nd-earliest 110-degree day in the city’s history.
Phoenix typically records its first 110-plus degree day by June 10.
The year that Phoenix saw the most 110-plus degree days was in 2011 with 33. The last time Phoenix saw a summer with zero 110-plus degree days was in 1911.
Officials are warning residents to be prepared for hotter than normal temperatures this summer.
Reminder – the last time temperatures during the summer were below normal in Phoenix was 1968. This summer will be no exception. #azwx pic.twitter.com/2D6d3cbanV
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 5, 2018
Phoenix has already recorded 18 days at or above 100 degrees in 2018. The number of 100-plus degree days in the city is, on average, 110.
Early symptoms of heat illness include things such as headache, thirst and muscle cramps.
Serious symptoms include weakness, skin that is cool to the touch, fast but weak pulse, nausea and fainting. Severe symptoms include hot and red dry skin, fast and strong pulse, sweating that has stopped and unconsciousness.
Untreated heat illness can lead to fatal heat stroke.
