Southern Arizona, including Phoenix, is facing a wave of extreme heat as temperatures soared to triple digits on Friday, with Phoenix reaching 104°F and many desert cities exceeding 102°F. The National Weather Service in Phoenix warns that the region could experience even hotter temperatures in the coming days, with some areas potentially hitting 110°F by Sunday.
Rising Temperatures Across the Region
On June 6, the temperatures were higher than usual for early summer, especially in lower desert cities like Gila Bend (102°F), Yuma (102°F), and Blythe (103°F). Other cities such as Mesa, El Centro, and Casa Grande also saw temperatures surpassing 100°F, continuing the trend of extreme heat for the start of June…