Midday Weather Forecast – 6/18/21 Hot temperatures for your Friday in the valley with a high near 117 ° PHOENIX – Phoenix broke a high temperature record from 2015, reaching 117 ° F on June 18. “Sky Harbor is now at 1:51 pm MST at 117 ° F after breaking the record at 1:37 p.m. MST, “tweeted the National Weather Service. Phoenix hit 118 ° F on Thursday, breaking the previous record that was also set in 2015. The record breaking heat is coming as an excessive heat warning is in place for much of Arizona. 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: Stay in air-conditioned buildings Limit during the hottest time of the day (noon) Check at risk Friends, Family, and Neighbors at least twice a day Drink water before, during, and after work or outdoor exercise Driving in Extreme Temperatures The Arizona Department of Transportation tips for extreme temperature driving include: Sunscreen: Put sunscreen next to an umbrella and a wide-brimmed hat 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 several frozen water bottles to cool down or to 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 avoid 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 for the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News App Sign up for FOX 10 email notifications and newsletters. Turn on FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news: Get the latest news in the FREE FOX 10 News app. Download for Apple iOS or Android.
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