The National Weather Service issued another extreme heat warning for the Phoenix area Tuesday through Thursday.
According to Meteorologist Katherine Berislavich, temperatures are likely to peak around 113 degrees this week, with one key exception. Wednesday could hit 117 — enough to set a new daily record for July 9.
“This heat is going to be caused by a high pressure that is going to be strengthening over the region throughout the week. So that’s — we’re going to be drying out — and just really see that high strengthen and then will cause those temperatures to increase," Berislavich said.
Throughout the week, extreme heat warnings are in effect for 10 of Arizona’s 15 counties. Residents can call 211 for heat-related assistance.
Phoenix forecast
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 116. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. At night, clear, with a low around 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 109. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. At night, clear, with a low around 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 108. West wind 5 to 10 mph. At night, clear, with a low around 86. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 109. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 86. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Source: National Weather Service
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