Midday Weather Forecast – 6/17/21 Very hot temperatures in the valley today, peaking nearly 117 ° PHOENIX – National Weather Service officials say Phoenix hit 118 ° F, breaking a 2015 high temperature record. This is now the third day in a row that Phoenix has hit or set a daily record high, “tweeted NWS. On Wednesday, Phoenix hit 115 ° F, building on the previous record of 1974. The record-breaking heat is coming for a big one Part of Arizona an Excessive Heat Warning is in place How SRP Linemen Stay Cool Despite Triple Digit Temperatures Temperatures in the Valley have hit 115 ° F in the past two days, and while many of us can stay indoors, SRP linemen need to be around Working outdoors in extreme heat. Tom Fergus of FOX 10 demonstrates how linemen stay cool at work. Satellite and Radar Image Avoiding Heat Exhaustion / Heat Stroke The Arizona Department of Health stated the following precautions can be taken to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke To Avoid:) Check vulnerable friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day and drink water from During and after work or exercise outdoors Extreme Temperature Driving Tips from the Arizona Department of Transportation for extreme temperature driving include: Sun protection: In addition to an umbrella, bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat with you, and wear loose-fitting ones , light 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 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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