How long will metro Phoenix heat wave last?<\/p>\n
After a relatively mild July, the ongoing metro Phoenix heat wave started on the first day of August.<\/p>\n
An extreme heat warning went into effect that day and was originally scheduled to run for two days<\/a>. But it was extended for six more days \u2014 through this coming Friday \u2014 due to persistent high temperatures.<\/p>\n \u201cBy the end of the week, we\u2019ll look at temperatures retreating a little bit \u2014 back closer to to about 110 degrees (but) still a little bit above normal for this time of year,\u201d O\u2019Malley said.<\/p>\n He added that any monsoon storm activity in the coming week is expected to stay over the mountains of eastern Arizona, leaving the Valley dry. July 2 is the last time measurable rain fell at Sky Harbor.<\/p>\n Arizona\u2019s extreme heat can be deadly<\/p>\n Arizona officials have been urging residents and visitors to take the potentially deadly heat seriously.<\/p>\n Due to the elevated risk, the following Phoenix hiking trails\u00a0are restricted<\/a>\u00a0from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on extreme heat warning days:<\/p>\n A man died last week<\/a> after being rescued from the White Tank Mountains with two other hikers. They\u2019d called for help due to heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s still early, Maricopa County is behind last year\u2019s pace for heat-related deaths<\/a>. Valley health officials have determined that heat was a factor in 22 deaths so far this year, with 314 cases still under investigation.<\/p>\n Through this point in 2024, 27 heat-related deaths had been confirmed and 408 were under investigation.<\/p>\n When all was said and done, 608 heat-related deaths<\/a> were confirmed last year. That was down from the 2023 total but still the second-highest mark on record.<\/p>\n KTAR News 92.3 FM\u2019s Colton Krolak contributed to this report.<\/p>\n Follow @kstonezone<\/a><\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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