The Desert Southwest is being put on notice for one of its most serious heat events of the year, with Extreme Heat Watches in effect for the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tucson, Yuma, the Imperial Valley of California and surrounding desert communities — forecasting temperatures that could reach 110 to 115°F by Wednesday and Thursday.
Phoenix Metro: 110 to 114°F Wednesday Through Thursday
The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Phoenix metropolitan area from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening — covering Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear and Queen Creek.
Afternoon temperatures of 110 to 114°F are possible, with a “Major Heat Risk” designation.
An Extreme Heat Watch is a tier above the standard Heat Advisory and is issued when extreme heat is expected but not yet certain.
“Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat,” the Phoenix NWS office stated — residents have roughly 48 hours to prepare cooling plans before Wednesday’s peak…