With daytime temperatures at or above 110 degrees expected over the next few days, this month is on track to be Phoenix’s hottest June on record.
The average temperature this month has been more than 5 degrees above normal so far, according to the National Weather Service.
July and August are also expected to bring above-normal temperatures for most of Arizona.
That will mean added health risks, officials say. The state’s chief heat officer, Dr. Eugene Livar, says all Arizonans should be aware of the signs of heat-related illness.
“Things to watch out for are cool, moist, pale flushed or red skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and exhaustion," Livar said in a video briefing this week.
Maricopa County so far this year has confirmed six heat-related deaths, but more than 100 other deaths are under investigation. That’s about 40% more compared to the same point last year.
