High heat to blanket Phoenix area for rest of week with slight chance of rain
Jul 10, 2019, 10:25 AM
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PHOENIX – The high heat of metro Phoenix summer is pounding on the door again, weather forecasters said, with an expected temperature of 108 degrees Wednesday then hotter through the end of the week.
An excessive heat warning was going into effect starting Thursday, when the National Weather Service predicted highs between 110 and 113 degrees for the rest of the week.
The warning will remain in place through Saturday.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Phoenix area starting Thursday – and it will now continue thru Saturday. Look for highs in Phoenix from 111-113 each day. Remember to drink lots of water and take frequent breaks if outside. Stay hydrated! #azwx pic.twitter.com/AJmf318eGu
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 10, 2019
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued starting Thursday. If you know of someone in need of heat refuge in Scottsdale, have them head to Vista del Camino or Civic Center Library. For a list of cooling stations across the Valley visit, https://t.co/xsP6dKgQ03 #WeCareforYou pic.twitter.com/D4FMssriBc
— ScottsdaleFD (@ScottsdaleFire) July 9, 2019
Are you prepared for this week's heat? Get tips for preventing heat-related illness: https://t.co/x7AGOq3hXi #azheat pic.twitter.com/P4EoZNi1H8
— AZ Dept. of Health (@AZDHS) July 10, 2019
Heat hasn’t been a stranger to the Valley this year. The mercury reached 112 on June 12, days before summer officially began.
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The last day under 100 degrees was June 22 at 99 degrees.
Super hot weather may have a travel partner – monsoon thunderstorms.
Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo at ABC15 said by Friday windy conditions up north would blow into the Valley and there was a minor chance for rain over the weekend.
Many wondering when we're going to finally get some monsoon storms…
I have some good news for you! It looks like our monsoon pattern is about set up!
BUT we're also in for some dangerously hot days with a long stretch of temps at or above 110
Full breakdown on @abc15 #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/Jk8QiWgWos— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 10, 2019
Arizona’s environmental regulators had already put out an air quality alert for ozone and recommended people avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, particularly anyone with respiratory problems.
The state’s Department of Environmental Quality said ozone exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection.
Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.
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