Phoenix braces for extreme heat as temperatures soar to record-breaking levels through mid-week.
Phoenix Faces Extreme Heat Wave with Potential for Record Highs
PHOENIX — Issued by the National Weather Service at 9:54 PM on September 27, 2024.
Dangerous Heat Grips Phoenix as Temperatures Near 116 Degrees
Unseasonably Strong High Pressure to Blame for Extreme Heat
An unseasonably strong high-pressure system centered over southern Arizona is responsible for the sweltering conditions. This system is expected to maintain its grip over the region through at least mid-week, with daily highs in the Phoenix Metro, southeastern California, and southwestern and south-central Arizona hovering between 106 and 116 degrees. As a result, widespread Major HeatRisk conditions are expected, with localized areas experiencing Extreme HeatRisk.