The hottest day ever in Phoenix: A deeper look
The all-time record hottest morning low was set Wednesday at 97 degrees. By the afternoon, the temperature reached 119 degrees at Sky Harbor Airport-- tied for 4th hottest ever recorded in Phoenix. In fact, the average temperature (between morning low and afternoon high) made Wednesday, June 19 the hottest day ever in Phoenix at an average of 108 degrees. The previous record was 106.5 degrees set on the same day we reached 122 degrees: June 26 1990. With all these records, one thing is clear: temperatures around Downtown Phoenix tend to be a few degrees hotter than surrounding parts of the East, West or even North Valley. But why? A big factor is the Valley's Urban Heat Island. Concentration of buildings, concrete and asphalt absorb more heat, and hold on to it throughout the night. Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz explains the impacts of our rapidly growing city.
Phoenix breaks all-time record for warmest low, sets a new daily high
This breaks the all-time record low of 96 degrees that was set back in 2003.
Phoenix hits 118F, tying record for hottest day so far in 2023
The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a new record on July 18, the 19th consecutive day temperatures hit at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit in a summer of suffering echoing around much of the globe.
St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix needs water bottles
We’re now 19 days into this heat wave at temperatures above 110 degrees. It’s not something that you ever plan for as a food bank or as a community. Each year St. Mary's Food Bank orders a significant amount of water to hydrate those in need. It’s July and they’re already out. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story.
Outdoor workers swelter in extreme heat
As Phoenix deals with a record-breaking stretch of extreme heat, many workers have the privilege of escaping the heat by staying in their offices. For some, however, that is simply an option that does not exist. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
Phoenix deals with record-breaking heat wave
With high temperatures hovering above 110F for days on end, the Valley is dealing with a heat wave unlike any other, and experts say there's little sign of cooler temperatures, at least for now. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
A look at how the desert city of Phoenix copes with summer heat
The country's preeminent desert city has long sweltered through brutal heat. And there are lessons to be learned from people who live in a city so hot it's named after the mythical bird that was born from flames.
Missing children identified after flash flooding kills 5 in Bucks County
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
Man found dead in Buckeye desert after going on bike ride and getting a flat tire, Buckeye PD says
The Buckeye Police Department is investigating what it believes was a heat-related death on Sunday afternoon. A man reportedly went on a bike ride and got a flat tire so he told his wife he was going to walk to a fire station to meet her.
California's Death Valley sizzles, temps reach 128 degrees
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Watch: New Hampshire road buckles during flash flood
Warnings for heavy rainfall and “considerable flash flooding” were issued for areas in New York and New England, including New Hampshire, on Sunday.
Student athletes learn how to handle heat emergencies
With record-breaking temps still in the forecast over the next week, locals are being urged to drink more water and stay inside if they can. However, student athletes will be out on the field in the coming weeks, training for the upcoming season. FOX 10's Irene Snyder got a look at how the schools are training their students to respond to these emergencies related to heat.
Surprise PD helps sisters who have a home without an AC unit: 'May God bless them'
The two most vulnerable groups during a heatwave are the homeless and the elderly, and police in Surprise went above and beyond during an “elderly heat check."
Heat wave sitting over much of US Southwest, on track to break records
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
USCBP agents rescue migrants in distress
The Border Patrol is warning migrants against illegally crossing into the U.S. in the scorching conditions. Agents have rescued several migrants in distress in recent weeks in the southern Arizona desert.
Valley could see temps inch closer to 120°
The dangerous heat wave continues. On July 14, it was 116° and on July 15, it could get even hotter.
Arizona's heat impacting aviation
The heat is impacting some flights in the Valley in ways you might not expect. FOX 10’s Lauren Clark visited Phoenix Sky Harbor airport with the impact on aviation.
As Arizona heats up, so do chances of being burned by everyday things
The dangerous stretch of excessive heat continues. We've gone 15 days in a row of highs at or above 110°F in Phoenix. Just 4 more days to go to break the record streak of 18 days set in 1974. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us to warn of some everyday items that might burn you if you touch them in this heat.
Tips to keep your car running in Arizona heat
The heat is hard on pretty much everything and that includes your car. FOX 10's Danielle Miller spoke with a mechanic on things you can do to keep your car from breaking down.
Dinner's ready! Mesa man cooks meals on his dashboard on hot days
You probably heard the old saying, "It's so hot you can fry an egg on the sidewalk." Well, a Mesa man can do better than that.