Phoenix Prepares to Sizzle: Record-Breaking Heat Set to Scorch the Valley

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

Phoenix and surrounding areas are in the midst of an excessive heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach a scorching 116 degrees today. This marks the latest occurrence of such extreme heat in the city’s recorded history, surpassing the previous record of 115 degrees set in early September 2020. Residents are urged to take precautions as these conditions pose a significant health risk.

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.

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