Anyone with plans for the outdoors this week may want to reconsider, as the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Phoenix area. The warning is for Tuesday through Thursday — and temperatures could reach up to 116 degrees.
National Weather Service meteorologist Sean Benedict says to plan ahead.
“The heat’s obviously going to be worst during the daylight hours. So if you can, try to take advantage of the early morning and late evening time frame if you are gonna do some outdoor activities,” he said.
Benedict also recommends staying hydrated and wearing lightweight clothing.
Transportation to free cooling centers and other resources are available in Maricopa County by calling 211.
Phoenix forecast from National Weather Service
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 114. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 87. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
