The forecasted high temperatures in Arizona remain above average, with humidity soaring to dangerous levels. A high-pressure dome is pushing temperatures elevated, with scattered clouds only beginning to form. Rain chances are scarce as dry air prevails.
Another day of high heat around the Valley and state. The forecast highs remains well above average on Tuesday. Phoenix is forecast to hit an afternoon high of 106.
The current record is 109 and the average high is around 93 degrees. It will be a mostly sunny day, but a few passing clouds are expected. The dome of high pressure pushing temperatures well above normal is beginning to shift eastward. As this happens, a small amount of moisture is wrapping up and around the high in a clockwise motion.
This is allowing just another moisture for scattered clouds and a low chance for a sprinkle to sneak into Arizona's forecast. Today, the low sprinkle chance remains over southern and eastern Arizona. On Wednesday, there is an additional chance for an isolated shower or sprinkles over the higher elevations of northern Arizona. The forecast high drops to 101 in Phoenix by Wednesday with a partly sunny sky.
By Thursday the high drops again, down to 99 degrees. Temperatures will remain near 100 degrees through the weekend and early next week, too. Rain chances will be hard to come by over the extended forecast. Instead, a typical warm pattern will grip the state into next week.
You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page, or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android. 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. The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department. What are Heat Emergencies?
Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle crampsHeat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skinHeat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse , seizures, unconsciousThe Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
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