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Phoenix Heat Wave Shatters Records, Fuels West Coast Fire Risk
1 Aug
Summary
- Phoenix recorded 100 days at or above 95°F (35°C) so far this year.
- The record-breaking heat streak in Phoenix is expected to continue.
- Widespread heat and increased fire risks are spreading across the US West.
Phoenix is currently experiencing an unprecedented period of high temperatures, having already recorded 100 days at or above 95°F (35°C) as of July 31st. This record-shattering heat streak shows no signs of abating and is expected to continue into the following week.
The intense heat gripping Arizona's capital is part of a larger pattern affecting the western United States. As temperatures soar, the risk of wildfires is significantly increasing across the region. Residents and authorities are urged to remain vigilant as the dangerous combination of heat and dry conditions persists.
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