Man who went without AC on Phoenix’s hottest day in August warns others of dangers

PHOENIX — A man who intentionally went without air conditioning on the hottest August day in Phoenix history advises others to stay safe during extreme heat.

Paul Farmer, who is cataloguing every day of his “No A/C challenge,” said Thursday was especially difficult to endure.

Temperatures reached 118 degrees, matching July 9 for the highest temperature of the year. Not only that, but it also made history as the hottest August day in Phoenix since records started being kept by the National Weather Service…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS