Phoenix, AZ – Central and southern Arizona will experience unusually hot conditions mid-week, with temperatures climbing 5 to 8 degrees above seasonal averages today and Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, lower desert cities including Phoenix, Yuma, and Casa Grande can expect highs between 101°F and 107°F. Forecasters caution this will result in a Moderate to locally Major HeatRisk, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Maps released Wednesday show widespread triple-digit heat, with Phoenix forecast at 106°F Wednesday and 104°F Thursday. Other hotspots include Yuma at 106°F Wednesday and El Centro, CA, at 105°F. Tucson is also expected to reach the low 100s.
The weather service urges residents to take precautions, such as drinking extra water, avoiding outdoor work or exercise during peak afternoon hours, and checking on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning.
While the short-term heat is a concern, forecasters noted that unsettled weather late in the week should bring relief, with temperatures dipping below normal by the weekend.
“Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors in the heat,” the National Weather Service advised in its Wednesday morning update.
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