{"id":114704,"date":"2025-08-03T04:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T04:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/114704\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T04:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T04:16:33","slug":"arizona-weather-forecast-record-breaking-heat-for-the-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/114704\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona weather forecast: Record-breaking heat for the Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CCB5E22596A204D0D5038534F4FA5DB9.jpg\" alt=\"Weekend evening weather forecast - 8\/2\/25\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-57dc2675=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><strong>PHOENIX<\/strong> &#8211; The first weekend of August is off to a hot start with record-breaking temperatures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Phoenix Sky Harbor hit a high of 114 degrees on Saturday. This breaks our 2011 record of 113 degrees. The average is 106 degrees, making August 2\u2019s high 8 degrees above normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The week ahead:<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Temperatures will continue to warm next week with a major to extreme heat risk ahead. A strong ridge of high pressure will lead to record-breaking temperatures above 115 degrees by Wednesday. Extreme heat warnings will continue through next week under the heatwave.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">There will eventually be relief from the extreme heat with temperatures dropping below 110 by early next week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Aside from the heat, conditions will remain dry and sunny in the Valley. If any rain occurs, it will mainly be confined to higher terrain. Brace yourselves for a scorching hot week ahead!<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department:<\/p>\n<p> <strong>What are Heat Emergencies?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea\/vomit, Cool\/moist skin<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion\/irrational behavior, dry\/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious<\/p>\n<p> <strong>What to do<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Get person into shade or cool location<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Sip cool water if person is alert<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">*If symptoms worsen, call 911<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>What not to do<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Prevention\/Preparation for hike\/exercise in heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>Know your limitations<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Hydrate (begins day prior to hike\/exercise, hour before hike, during and after)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Preventing heat exhaustion\/heat stroke <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Stay in air-conditioned buildings<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adhsgis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?extent=-12811842.886%2C3756585.9878%2C-12278312.4286%2C4014943.1434%2C102100&amp;id=72e37c9bd31841da8396e8d86dc1d665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Find a cooling center\/hydration station<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov\/products\/stratosphere\/uv_index\/uv_current_map.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UV Index<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrh.noaa.gov\/wrh\/heatrisk\/?center=34.36%2C-111.67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">heat risk map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Road Conditions <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or\u00a01-888-411-ROAD (7623)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.az511.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">az511.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><strong>You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/weather\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>FOX 10 Phoenix weather page<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or download the\u00a0Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fox10phoenix.onelink.me\/9Eg5?pid=Web&amp;c=in_article&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Apple iOS<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fox10phoenix.onelink.me\/9Eg5?pid=Web&amp;c=in_article&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><strong>Scroll down this page for satellite and radar, day planner, records, current temperatures, 10-day forecast, forecast highs, and recent rainfall totals, plus live video feeds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"satrad\" name=\"satrad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"sat rad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/satradar.gif\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dayplanner\" name=\"dayplanner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"Day Planner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/planner.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"almanac\" name=\"almanac\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"almanac\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/for-the-record.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"currents\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"currents\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/current-temps.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10dayforecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"today\" name=\"today\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"today\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/today-forecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"tomorrow\" name=\"tomorrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"tomorrow\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tomorrow-forecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rainfall\" name=\"rainfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"rainfall\" 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