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Arizona Sizzles: Heatwave Fuels Storms, Extreme Heat Warning Issued
17 Jun
Summary
- Isolated storms may occur over higher terrain and the Valley.
- Phoenix temperatures will approach 110 degrees, exceeding average.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is active for elevations below 4,000 feet.
Sizzling heat is currently gripping Arizona, creating conditions ripe for storm activity across the state. Residents in Phoenix can expect temperatures to flirt with 110 degrees on Wednesday, a notable five-degree increase above the typical mid-June temperatures.
In addition to the extreme heat, there's a slight chance of isolated storms impacting the higher terrain and the Valley through Wednesday. Meanwhile, areas below 4,000 feet in elevation, including the bottom of the Grand Canyon where temperatures are nearing 110 degrees, are under an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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