PHOENIX – We’ll end July and head into August with some serious heat!
Today:
The forecast high temperature climbs to 110 degrees on Thursday afternoon.
Rain in the forecast?
Around the state, especially eastern and southern Arizona, humidity climbs a touch through the day. This means it will be a bit more sticky outside than it has been recently. With the small increase in moisture at the surface, chances of showers increase – barely. Phoenix will see a 10-20% chance of showers with the chance increasing the farther east you go toward New Mexico.
A few showers or storms are possible along higher elevations in northern Arizona, too. In the Valley, any showers would develop late day or at night. A nearby storm could increase winds and kick up some blowing dust near Pinal County.
Extreme heat returns
This Weekend:
Heading into the weekend, temperatures continue to climb. Phoenix, and much of South-Central Arizona, are under an Extreme Heat Warning beginning Friday at 10 a.m and lasting until at least Saturday at 8 p.m.
Farther south, and up at the Grand Canyon (below 4,000 feet), the warning lasts through at least Sunday. The warnings may need to be extended, as next week looks equally hot.
The forecast high hits 112-113 Friday through Sunday with dry conditions in Phoenix. The high temperatures continue 112-116 through at least mid-next-week.
Next Week:
Overnight lows will remain between 86 and 90 degrees into next week, making for an overall hot spell ahead.
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The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.
What are Heat Emergencies?
Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps
Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skin
Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious
What to do
- Get person into shade or cool location
- Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body
- Sip cool water if person is alert
- For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed
- *If symptoms worsen, call 911
What not to do
- Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious
- Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency
- Prevention/Preparation for hike/exercise in heat
Know your limitations
- Hydrate (begins day prior to hike/exercise, hour before hike, during and after)
- Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes
- Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company
- Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return
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