Winter has been unseasonably warm, so it should come as no surprise that Phoenix hit 90 degrees on Tuesday, for the first time this year.
The Phoenix National Weather Service said it hit 90 in Yuma, and in the Valley, it was just as warm. Alex Young is with the Weather Service.
"We actually had an afternoon temperature of 90 at Phoenix Sky Harbor and the last time was Oct. 28 of last year," Young said.
Young suggests staying in the shade and drinking water. Wednesday could end up a little cooler, at least in the Phoenix area.
"Low-90s in the Yuma and El Centro area. But it looks like, currently, 88 for Sky Harbor, but of course we had a forecast of 88 and still hit 90," Young said.
February was already off to an unseasonably warm start.
"Across the region we’re seeing high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year," Young said.
On top of that, this winter is shaping up to be one of the driest on record.
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