Phoenix Fire Department
The Phoenix Fire Department rescued a South Mountain hiker on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
The weeklong heat wave that swept through most of the southwestern US with temperatures into the triple digits is in its final stages, but forecasters are still urging people to be cautious as there will be little relief from the hot weather. until the monsoon storms begin to take effect. probably in July.
A slight drop in temperatures is expected over the weekend, and Phoenix and Las Vegas will fail to break any new records. Still, an excessive heat warning continues through Saturday in Las Vegas, where it has never been hotter this time of year. On Friday there was a record high temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Las Vegas, 113 F in Phoenix and 100 F in Albuquerque.
Forecasters also issued heat advisories in far west Texas and along the U.S.-Mexico border, but noted that highs would be slightly colder than the past two days.
The heat arrived weeks earlier than usual even in places of higher elevation, areas that are usually a dozen degrees colder.
John Adair, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, said it’s not unusual for parts of the Southwest to warm up fairly quickly, especially in the second half of June.
“So this is a warm time of year before we start to get some humidity and cloudiness from the monsoon storms that are coming,” he said. “Even for next weekend, we’re forecast to be around 105, 106, which is slightly above normal at that point.”
In the southwest, monsoon storms typically intensify during the first week of July.
Temperatures this weekend will trend lower before rising again early next week. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, be sure to stay cool and hydrated! #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/tEDEXVkW7v
-NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 8, 2024
There have been no reports of heat-related deaths or serious injuries in the region, but a 68-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition in Phoenix on Friday after suffering heat exhaustion while hiking on a mountain trail and was rescued. by fire crews.
In Nevada, the Clark County Fire Department reported Friday that it recorded 20 calls classified as heat exposure over a three-day period, and 12 of them resulted in trips to local hospitals. Eight of the calls occurred on Friday.
Cooling centers, including community centers and libraries, remained open Saturday for people seeking relief from the heat, the fire department said.
With heat records already broken in May and June, this year could end up being deadlier than last when it comes to heat-related deaths. The death certificates of more than 2,300 people who died in the United States last summer mention the effects of excessive heat, the highest number in 45 years of records, according to an KeynoteUSA analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disease Prevention.
National Weather Service Metro Phoenix Forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 108 and a low of 81.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 105 and a low around 79.
Monday: Sunny, with a high around 104 and a low around 79.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high around 109 and a low around 81.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high around 110 and a low around 82.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high around 110 and a low around 80.
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