Arizona weather forecast: Extreme heat continues on Wednesday in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Extreme heat warnings are in effect until Friday evening in the Valley, southern Arizona, and the Grand Canyon below 4,000 feet.
The warning will also be in effect in Mohave County, including the Colorado River Valley, through Thursday evening.
What To Expect:
Temperatures will be even hotter on Thursday, with a high of around 115 degrees in the Phoenix area, and highs in the upper 90s and low 100s from Payson to Sedona and Prescott. Thursday will be the hottest day of the week, before temperatures gradually fall Friday through the weekend.
This Weekend:
A cold front that moves through over the weekend will cause temperatures in the Valley to drop into the low 100s by Sunday, bringing some much-needed relief from the heat.
However, the front will bring gustier winds to the state Thursday through Sunday, prompting Fire Weather Watches in the High Country. On the windiest day, Saturday, winds will gust up to around 30 mph in the Valley, and up to around 45 mph in the High Country.
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Preventing heat exhaustion/heat stroke
The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings
- Find a cooling center/hydration station
- Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day)
- Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day
- Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside
- Check the UV Index
- Check the heat risk map
Road Conditions
- Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
- az511.com
Driving in extreme temperatures
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s tips for driving in extreme temperatures include:
Have sun protection: In addition to an umbrella, take sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing.
Fuel up: Keep your tank at three-quarters full. Running out of gas, especially in a remote location, is dangerous in extreme heat.
Hydrate: Take a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding several frozen bottles of water to use for cooling off or to thaw and drink if needed. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated.
Get help: If your vehicle breaks down in extreme heat, call for assistance right away to reduce wait time, and run the AC. If the AC isn’t working, roll down all windows.
Wait safely: If the temperature inside your vehicle becomes too hot, everyone, including pets, should exit carefully and seek out or create a shaded area as far away from the travel lanes as possible. Be careful walking on the road surface, which can be hot enough to burn skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets’ paws off the pavement. If you are stopped along the highway, raise the front hood and turn on hazard lights. Please keep in mind that parking in tall brush can start a fire.
Check your vehicle: You can help avoid breakdowns and blowouts by making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition. Check your air conditioner and coolant levels, top off any vital engine fluids and make sure your battery is up to par. Check your tire pressure, as the combination of under inflated tires and hot pavement can lead to a blowout.
MORE: https://azdot.gov/about/transportation-safety/severe-weather