(Related Video) Midday Weather Forecast – 6/15/21 Sunny and hot in the valley today with a high near 117 ° PHOENIX – National Weather Service officials say Phoenix set a high temperature record set in a 1974 tweet that Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reached in The afternoon hours are 115 ° F. This record breaking heat comes after an excessive heat warning was issued for various parts of Arizona. Related: NWS: Excessive Heat Warning for 14 Arizona’s Districts “It’s early days to see temperatures this high, that’s for sure,” said Marvin Percha, chief forecaster at the Phoenix Meteorological Service office. Percha said the high pressure dome combined with the country’s lack of moisture from extreme drought resulted in a scorching heat expected throughout the week. “What is unusual is the strength and duration” of the high pressure system, he said. Other parts of the western United States experience extreme heat as well Arizona is not the only state in the western United States to contend with extreme heat. The excessive heat stretched from southeast California through Arizona and Nevada to New Mexico, where a high of 103 ° F set a record Monday at the Albuquerque airport. It was expected to hit near Tuesday. For the second day in a row, Salt Lake City set a heat record, according to the weather service, reaching 105 ° F on Tuesday. This also reached the hottest temperature ever recorded in June. Utah’s capital hit 103 ° F on Monday, breaking a heat record for that date nearly 50 years ago. Temperatures in the Las Vegas area also rose towards possible records during what the weather service dubbed the hottest time in decades. “It’s all uphill from here,” said meteorologist Ashley Nickerson of the Las Vegas weather service office. The high Tuesday at McCarron International Airport in Las Vegas was expected to reach 113 ° F. The Associated Press (AP) contributed to this report. You can check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page or downloading the free FOX 10 Weather app, available for Apple iOS and Android. Satellite and Radar Image Prevention of Heat Exhaustion / Heat Stroke The Arizona Department of Health stated that the following precautions can be taken to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke:) Check friends, family and neighbors at risk at least twice a day before, during and drinking water Driving in Extreme Temperatures After Work or Outdoor Exercise The Arizona Department of Transportation tips for extreme temperature driving include: Sunscreen: In addition to an umbrella, bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat with you, and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing. Refuel: Keep your tank three quarters full. Running out of gas in extreme heat is dangerous, especially in a remote location. Hydrate: Bring a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding multiple frozen water bottles to cool off or thaw and drink if necessary. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated. Get Help: If your vehicle breaks down in extreme heat, call for help immediately to reduce the waiting time and leave the air conditioning on. If the air conditioning does not work, shut down all the windows. Wait Safe: If the temperature in your vehicle gets too high, everyone, including pets, should get out of the car carefully and find or create a shaded area as far from the lanes as possible. Walk carefully on the road surface, which can be hot enough to burn your skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets’ paws off the sidewalk. If you are stopped on the motorway, lift the hood and turn on the hazard warning lights. Please note that parking in tall bushes can start a fire. Check your vehicle: you can help prevent breakdowns by making sure your vehicle is in good working order. Check your air conditioning and coolant levels, top up all major engine fluids, and make sure your battery is up to date. Check your tire pressure as the combination of underinflated tires and a hot road surface can lead to a burst. MORE: https://azdot.gov/about/transportation-safety/severe-weather Road Conditions Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623) az511.com. Turn on FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news. For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. Sign up for FOX 10 email notifications and newsletters
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