Phoenix Weather

[NYCTWCjunkie]

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on June 17, 2008

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Thursday.

The Excessive Heat Warning is for the lower deserts of south central Arizona and includes the greater Phoenix metropolitan area as well as the cities of Gila Bend and Casa Grande.

Strong high pressure aloft will continue to result in excessively hot weather this week with daytime highs and nighttime lows 8° to 12° above normal. High temperatures over most Lower Desert sites will range from 110° to 115° through Thursday. The forecast high at Sky Harbor International Airport today through Thursday is 113° while the forecast low is around 85°. This puts the maximum temperature within 2° of the record high value for each day.

It would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade as much as
possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities, drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.

Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 2:55 PM Mountain Time

111°

fair

Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Dew Point: 39°
Wind: W at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Barometric Pressure:  inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
111° fair
Wind: S at 12 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Scottsdale, AZ
109° sunny
Wind: WSW at 13 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Tempe, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 4 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 110°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
107° fair
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 111°.


Chandler, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 25 miles
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Peoria, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH, gusting to 12 MPH
Heat Index: 112°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Goodyear, AZ
111° fair
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 114°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 5 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 106°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
109° sunny
Wind: WSW at 14 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
109° sunny
Wind: SSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
107° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 9%


Apache Junction, AZ
107° scattered clouds
Wind: W at 11 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 13%


Avondale, AZ
115° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 119°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 19%


Casa Grande, AZ
109° sunny
Wind: W at 13 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%


Gila Bend, AZ
109° fair
Wind: WNW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 12%


Gilbert, AZ
111° scattered clouds
Wind: WNW at 3 MPH, gusting to 5 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 12%


Queen Creek, AZ
109° scattered clouds
Wind: SSE at 2 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 14%


Surprise, AZ
113° sunny
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 111°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 14%


Wickenburg, AZ
105° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
106° sunny
Wind: NW at 10 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 107°.


Flagstaff, AZ
84° mostly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 17 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 16%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 86°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
108° sunny
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 111°.


Blythe, CA
111° sunny
Wind: SE at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Bullhead City, AZ
111° fair and windy
Wind: S at 26 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 35 miles
Humidity: 5%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 114°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Wednesday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 111°. West wind between 9 to 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 81°. West wind between 12 to 15 MPH becoming light.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. High near 111°. Light wind becoming west between 14 to 17 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 82°. West wind between 12 to 15 MPH becoming light.

[Mike M]

The heat continues for Phoenix with near record high temperatures. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Saturday night.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 1:51 PM Mountain Time

111°

Fair

Heat Index: 102º
Humidity: 4%
Dew Point: 17°
Pressure: 29.78 inches
Wind: WSW 13
Gusts: 17 mph
Visibility: 10 miles
June Precipitation: 0.00 in.


Tonight's Forecast: Mostly Clear, 82º
Tomorrow's Air Quality Forecast: Moderate
Tomorrow's UV Forecast: 10+ Extreme



METRO CONDITIONS

Glendale, AZ
109° Fair
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 76º

Scottsdale, AZ
109° fair
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 76º

Mesa, AZ
102° Fair
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 73º

Sun Lakes, AZ
110° Sunny
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 75º

Goodyear, AZ
111° Fair
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 76º

Chandler, AZ
108° Fair
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 75º

Fountain Hills, AZ
102° partly cloudy
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 75º


REGIONAL CONDITIONS


Las Vegas, NV
    103° Fair
    TONIGHT: Clear, 79º
TOMORROW: Partly Cloudy, 107º


Flagstaff, AZ
  85° Fair
  TONIGHT: Clear, 42º
TOMORROW: Partly Cloudy, 89º
 
 
  Gallup, NM
  88° Fair
  TONIGHT: Clear, 44º
TOMORROW: Mostly Sunny, 91º
 
  Palm Springs, CA
  113° Fair
  TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 81º
TOMORROW: Sunny, 115º
 
  St. Johns, AZ
  92° Fair
  TONIGHT: Clear, 55º
TOMORROW: Mostly Sunny, 97º
 
  Safford, AZ
  104° Fair
  TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy/Wind, 68º
TOMORROW: Mostly Sunny, 109º
 
  Tucson, AZ
  102° Fair
  TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 73º
TOMORROW: Sunny, 110º

Yuma, AZ
    111° Fair
    TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 78º
TOMORROW: Sunny, 115º


DAYPART FORECAST

6AM
Mostly Sunny, 83º
Wind: ENE 3

NOON
Sunny, 106º
Wind: SW 3

3PM
Sunny, 112º
Wind: W 7

5PM
Mostly Sunny, 112º
Wind: W 9


EXTENDED FORECAST

FRIDAY
Mostly Sunny, 82º/114º

SATURDAY
Sunny, 83º/113º

SUNDAY
Sunny, 85º/110º

MONDAY
Sunny, 85º/108º

TUESDAY
Sunny, 85º/107º
                                                                     

[NYCTWCjunkie]

Unfortunately I was not able to file a report yesterday (Saturday) as it was the hottest day of the year in Phoenix.
Hopefully I'll have time to do one later today. If not, I'll ask someone else to do one as this is a big weather event.
The high temperature reached 115° at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, tying the record for the date set in 1968.

Here are a few local news sources covering the relentless extreme heat in the desert southwest of the United States.

Arizona Republic (June 21):
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/06/21/20080621ExtremeTemp0621.html
"7 straight days of 110°+ and now, summer starts"

East Valley Tribune (June 21):
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/119083
"Summer starts with a scorcher, power outages"

KPHO-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.kpho.com/news/16674870/detail.html
"115-degree heat ties record for the date"

KSAZ-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6820851&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
"Man suffering from dehydration rescued on Camelback Mountain"

KNXV-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=74f5ecf2-fb40-41ef-9ba4-43fca489ace8
"Woman dies in Buckeye; extreme heat may be to blame"

[NYCTWCjunkie]

The major heat wave continues across the southern half of Arizona and much of souther California today.
Could we see the eighth straight day of 110° or higher in Phoenix? Sure looks like it is...

Either way, it is broiling hot here. What did you expect? Then again, it's the second half of June, not late July or early August.

Here are the high temperatures over the last three days that were tied or broken during this heat wave...

Imperial, California
Thursday's high: 116° (old record was 114° in 1961)
Friday's high: 116° (old record was 114° in 1981)
Yesterday's high: 116° (old record was 115° in 1978)

Parker, Arizona
Thursday's high: 117° (tied record from 1961)
Friday's high: 118° (tied record from 1929)

Bouse, Arizona
Friday's high: 116° (old record was 115° in 1981)

Yuma, Arizona
Friday's high: 116° (tied record from 1892)

Phoenix (Sky Harbor International Airport)
Yesterday's high: 115° (tied record from 1968)

Blythe, California
Yesterday's high: 116° (tied record from 1981)

Casa Grande, Arizona
Yesterday's high: 116° (tied record from 1936)

These data are preliminary, but highly reliable. The official data may be accessed from the National Climatic Data Center.


SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on June 22, 2008

[color="red"]AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Monday night.[/color]

[color="navy"]The intense upper level high pressure system responsible for the prolonged period of excessive heat will weaken only slightly during the next couple of days. So, very hot conditions will continue though a slow downward trend in maximum temperatures will occur during the next few days.

Forecast highs for today include 113° at Phoenix, 114° at Yuma and Imperial and 115° at Blythe. Morning low temperatures will be several degrees warmer this morning and Monday morning due to a slight increase in low level moisture.

During the next couple of days it would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade as much as
possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities, drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.[/color]


Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 3:55 PM Mountain Time

109°

partly cloudy

Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 9%
Dew Point: 38°
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.81 inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
109° fair
Wind: SW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Scottsdale, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Tempe, AZ
116° scattered clouds
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 108°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
105° fair
Wind: SW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Chandler, AZ
107° fair
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 15 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Peoria, AZ
109° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 1 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Heat Index: 110°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Goodyear, AZ
109° fair
Wind: W at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
105° partly cloudy
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 4%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 108°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
107° sunny
Wind: WSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
109° sunny
Wind: SW at 9 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
105° fair
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 10%


Apache Junction, AZ
105° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 13%


Avondale, AZ
113° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 115°
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 19%


Buckeye, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 1 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 9%


Casa Grande, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 13%


Gilbert, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 15 miles
Humidity: 12%


Queen Creek, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: ESE at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 14%


Surprise, AZ
112° sunny
Wind: W at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 14%


Wickenburg, AZ
108° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 9%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
104° thunderstorm in the vicinity
Wind: N at 13 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny with a 10% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High near 106°.


Flagstaff, AZ
82° fair
Wind: SW at 17 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 17%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
112° sunny
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Blythe, CA
114° sunny
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Bullhead City, AZ
114° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 116°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 112°. South wind 6 to 10 MPH becoming west.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 81°. West wind 7 to 10 MPH becoming southeast.

MONDAY
Sunny. High near 111°. Southeast wind 8 to 13 MPH becoming west-southwest. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Low around 79°. West-southwest wind 6 to 13 MPH becoming east. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

[NYCTWCjunkie]

Just like it was back on June 22nd, the desert southwest region of the United States is expected to be roasting
once again with near record high temperatures. If those in North Texas, Oklahoma and elsewhere in the
southern Great Plains think they have it bad, they might want to see what it is like in Arizona today.

High temperatures this afternoon may reach the mid 110s in the Phoenix metropolitan area and western portions
of Arizona and with that, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the next 24 hours.

The National Weather Service's Phoenix forecast office posted this weather page due to the extreme heat,
even for Arizona standards. Here is what the National Weather Service has issued:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on August 1, 2008
AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Saturday night.

The National Weather Service in Phoenix is continuing an Excessive Heat Warning for Maricopa County including
the greater Phoenix area and northwest and north central Pinal County. This Excessive Heat Warning is in effect
from today to 8:00 PM on Saturday.

Excessive heat with near record high temperatures are forecast today. It was a very warm night last night with the
minimum temperature near the all-time record high minimum temperature of 96° at Sky Harbor International Airport.
It is forecast to be at least a couple of degrees hotter today compared with yesterday.

Some forecast highs for today include 114° at Sky Harbor International Airport, 115° at Gila Bend and
113° at Coolidge. Saturday's highs are anticipated to be a few degrees lower, but still hot. Little in the way
of relief is anticipated during the overnight hours, with temperatures only bottoming out in the lower 90s
in the urban areas including Sky Harbor International Airport.

It would be wise to stay inside in an air-conditioned building today through Saturday. If you must work outdoors,
it would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat
are less intense.

During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade
as much as possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing.
If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities,
drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or
well-ventilated places.

Here is an update for you. Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix recorded their second highest all-time
daily minimum temperature this morning as it only got down to 95°. Only one day in recorded history was it
higher and that was on July 15, 2003 when temperature bottomed out at 96°. This morning's low tied two
other days on record when it was 95° on August 12, 2003 and July 22, 2006. See this page for more details.

Also, less than two hours ago was when the temperature reached its high for today,
113° at 5:19 PM Mountain Standard Time, just 3° short of the daily record of 116° in 1972.
The extreme heat is expected to back off by Monday.




PLEASE NOTE:
Even though it is dinner hour in Phoenix, I'm keeping the daytime forecast data so that in this rare instance,
we can compare the actual high temperatures with what was forecast. Also, Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona
did not issue their latest weather observations, so Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is being used for Mesa
on the metropolitan area weather maps instead.































LATEST METROPOLITAN AREA AND REGIONAL MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Goodyear, Arizona... west-southwest at 14 MPH
Blythe, California... west-southwest at 13 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Glendale, Arizona (Glendale Municipal Airport)... south-southwest at 12 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Chandler, Arizona... west-northwest at 12 MPH

LATEST HEAT INDEX
Surprise, Arizona... 110°
Goodyear, Arizona... 109°
Glendale, Arizona (Luke Air Force Base)... 108°
Buckeye, Arizona... 106°
Gila Bend, Arizona... 106°
Gilbert, Arizona... 106°
Casa Grande, Arizona... 105°
Phoenix (Deer Valley Airport)... 104°
Apache Junction, Arizona... 103°
Wickenburg, Arizona... 100°

LATEST HUMIDITY LEVELS
Fountain Hills, Arizona... 4%
Blythe, California... 8%
Bullhead City, Arizona... 8%
Buckeye, Arizona... 9%
Gila Bend, Arizona... 10%
Glendale, Arizona (Glendale Municipal Airport)... 10%
Tempe, Arizona... 10%
Chandler, Arizona... 11%
Glendale, Arizona (Luke Air Force Base)... 11%
Goodyear, Arizona... 11%
Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)... 11%
Peoria, Arizona... 11%
Phoenix (Deer Valley Airport)... 11%
Scottsdale, Arizona... 11%
Yuma, Arizona... 11%
Wickenburg, Arizona... 12%
Casa Grande, Arizona... 13%
Gilbert, Arizona... 13%
Surprise, Arizona... 14%
Apache Junction, Arizona... 15%
Tucson, Arizona... 17%
Flagstaff, Arizona... 24%

LATEST VISIBILITIES
Blythe, California... 10 miles
Casa Grande, Arizona... 10 miles
Flagstaff, Arizona... 10 miles
Fountain Hills, Arizona... 10 miles
Glendale, Arizona (Luke Air Force Base)... 10 miles
Phoenix (Deer Valley Airport)... 10 miles
Scottsdale, Arizona... 10 miles
Surprise, Arizona... 10 miles
Tempe, Arizona... 10 miles
Tucson, Arizona... 10 miles
Wickenburg, Arizona... 10 miles
Yuma, Arizona... 10 miles
Gila Bend, Arizona... 20 miles
Glendale, Arizona (Glendale Municipal Airport)... 20 miles
Peoria, Arizona... 20 miles
Apache Junction, Arizona... 30 miles
Bullhead City, Arizona... 30 miles
Chandler, Arizona... 30 miles
Gilbert, Arizona... 30 miles
Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)... 30 miles
Buckeye, Arizona... 40 miles
Goodyear, Arizona... 40 miles

[Squizz]

THE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS POSTED BELOW AREN'T CURRENT. THEY ARE FROM EARLIER IN THE DAY.

This is expected to be the hottest day of the week in the Valley of the Sun this afternoon.

Temperatures are expected to be near record high readings for today's date and it could do the same tomorrow.
Many locations are already above the century mark at this midday hour, so we'll see how hot it will get today.
There is a Heat Advisory in effect for the Phoenix metropolitan area until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time tonight.

Sky Harbor International Airport is close to setting a new all-time record for most 110°+ days in a single year.
Please note I'm only including yearly totals. I'll add the monthly breakdown once I figure out how to post them
where columns are aligned. The following information is directly from the National Weather Service.

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - PHOENIX, AZ
8:55 AM MST WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007
 
2007 COULD SET RECORD FOR MOST 110°+ DAYS AT PHOENIX...
 
Through August 21st, there have been 27 days with a high temperature of 110° or greater at
Sky Harbor International Airport. This ties 1936, 1974, 1985 and 1989 as the 3rd most on record.
The most on record is 28, which occurred in 1979 and 2002. See Table 1 below for additional information.

However, summer 2007 is far from over.  The latest observed 110° or greater temperature occurred
on September 15, 2000, meaning there is nearly a month-long window remaining when 110°+ temperatures
are climatologically possible. With high temperatures forecast to remain near 110° through the end of this week,
there is a high probability that 2007 will set the new record.
 
Have 110°+ days been increasing over the years?  Yes, based on observed maximum temperatures for Phoenix
from 1896 through 2007. See Table 2 below for additional information. Possible reasons for this trend include
urbanization and regional/global climate change.
 
TABLE 1 - TOP 10 YEARS WITH HIGHS OF 110° OR GREATER AT PHOENIX

T-1.  1979 and 2002... 28
T-3.  1936, 1974, 1985, 1989, 2007*... 27
   8.  2003... 26
T-9.  1981 and 1995... 25

*through August 21, 2007
All-time monthly record is in June 1974 and July 1989.


TABLE 2 - ANNUAL FREQUENCY OF 110°+ DAYS BY DECADE

1890s... 5.3 per year
1900s...    5.2 per year
1910s...    3.8 per year
1920s...    7.7 per year
1930s...   11.8 per year
1940s...    7.2 per year
1950s...    6.7 per year
1960s...   10.3 per year
1970s...   17.0 per year
1980s...   19.0 per year
1990s...   13.6 per year
2000s...   21.9 per year*

*through August 21, 2007

Is that over the 51 at Thunderbird?

[Mike M]

Temperatures around Phoenix are a good 10-15º below average today, though the temps will go back into the mid 90's by the end of the week. Some locations farther north were under a freeze warning as temperatures went as far low as the low-mid 10's.

Conditions and forecast as of 7AM MST:

[NYCTWCjunkie]

A strong low pressure storm system brought moderate rain to southern California during the overnight hours today and much of that precipitation is moving through central Arizona at this hour. Temperatures are primarily in the 50s across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

It is expected to remain unsettled for the next 24 hours and that includes Thanksgiving Day. High temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s today and the upper 60s tomorrow.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 8:55 AM Mountain Time

56°

light rain

Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 49°
Wind: ENE at 13 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.03 inches (rising)
Ceiling: 4100 feet
Today's air quality forecast: Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
55° rain
Wind: NNE at 8 MPH
Humidity: 81%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74°.


Scottsdale, AZ
54° light rain
Wind: ENE at 6 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 71%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73°.


Tempe, AZ
57° light rain
Wind: NE at 8 MPH
Humidity: 74%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 50% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
50° light rain
Wind: ENE at 12 MPH
Humidity: 87%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73°.


Chandler, AZ
51° showers in vicinity
Wind: NE at 14 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 81%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73°.


Peoria, AZ
56° rain
Wind: NE at 2 MPH
Humidity: 85%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 50% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74°.


Goodyear, AZ
57° showers in vicinity
Wind: NNE at 8 MPH
Humidity: 71%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 70% chance of scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
52° light rain
Wind: NE at 4 MPH
Humidity: 91%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 50% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
55° light rain
Wind: E at 7 MPH
Humidity: 77%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
55° overcast
Wind: NE at 10 MPH
Humidity: 79%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
53° overcast
Wind: NNE at 12 MPH
Humidity: 87%


Apache Junction, AZ
52° overcast
Wind: NE at 3 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Humidity: 89%


Avondale, AZ
57° overcast
Wind: NNE at 1 MPH
Humidity: 71%


Buckeye, AZ
55° overcast
Wind: N at 5 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Humidity: 88%


Casa Grande, AZ
57° mostly cloudy
Wind: ENE at 12 MPH
Humidity: 76%


Gilbert, AZ
53° overcast
Wind: N at 2 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 91%


Queen Creek, AZ
52° overcast
Wind: W at 3 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Humidity: 98%


Surprise, AZ
56° overcast
Wind: NE at 14 MPH
Humidity: 66%


Wickenburg, AZ
50° overcast
Wind: Calm
Humidity: 93%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
64° overcast
Wind: SE at 14 MPH
Humidity: 44%
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73°.


Flagstaff, AZ
41° overcast
Wind: Calm
Humidity: 75%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with an 80% chance of showers. High near 45°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
64° light rain
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Visibility: 1 mile
Humidity: 93%
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77°.


Blythe, CA
56° light rain
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 90%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 80% chance of scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75°.


Bullhead City, AZ
55° light rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles
Humidity: 87%
Today's forecast:  Overcast with a 70% chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Thursday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

TODAY
Overcast with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73°.
East-southeast wind between 6 to 8 MPH.

TONIGHT
Overcast with a 90% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57°.
North-northwest wind between 6 to 8 MPH.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68°.
West-southwest wind around 9 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. Low around 52°. Southwest wind at 7 MPH becoming east.



Metropolitan and regional radar views within the last 1 hour (courtesy of KTVK-TV)...

Arizona



Phoenix and Maricopa County

[Squizz]

The weather around the area is really touch and go right now. I love it! =D

[NYCTWCjunkie]

The National Weather Service's Phoenix forecast office posted this weather page due to the extreme heat, even for Arizona standards. Here is what the National Weather Service has issued:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on July 12, 2009
AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

Strong high pressure aloft centered over northern Texas will continue to produce excessive heat across the area. Temperatures overnight will offer little relief, only bottoming out in upper 80s and possibly near 90° at Sky Harbor Airport. Afternoon high temperatures Sunday are again expected to reach 110° to 114° across the lower deserts, including Yuma and the greater Phoenix area.

The heat is expected to persist into early next week and the Excessive Heat Warning has been extended through Monday evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

It would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade as much as possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities, drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.

National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at weather.gov/Phoenix.



PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 3:55 PM Mountain Time

113°
partly cloudy

Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 9%
Dew Point: 43°
Wind: WNW at 7 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.82 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast: Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
113° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 7 MPH
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 113°.


Scottsdale, AZ
111° sunny
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 115°.


Tempe, AZ
111° scattered clouds
Wind: NW at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and hot. High near 112°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
111° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH
Visibility: 50 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 112°.


Chandler, AZ
107° mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 6 MPH
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 113°.


Peoria, AZ
113° scattered clouds
Wind: WSW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 110°
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and hot. High near 112°.


Goodyear, AZ
114° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 12 MPH
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 113°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
109° scattered clouds
Wind: S at 14 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and hot. High near 110°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
110° sunny
Wind: SSW at 13 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Humidity: 10%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
112° sunny
Wind: SSW at 14 MPH
Humidity: 10%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
109° mostly cloudy
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 11%


Apache Junction, AZ
109° mostly cloudy
Wind: SW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 13%


Avondale, AZ
116° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 118°
Humidity: 16%


Buckeye, AZ
112° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 2 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Heat Index: 107°
Humidity: 10%


Casa Grande, AZ
109° thunder in vicinity
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH
Humidity: 13%


Gilbert, AZ
115° mostly cloudy
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 112°
Humidity: 12%


Queen Creek, AZ
107° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 14%


Surprise, AZ
116° sunny
Wind: ESE at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 115°
Humidity: 13%


Wickenburg, AZ
110° sunny
Wind: SSW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 10%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
106° thunder in vicinity
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 107°.


Flagstaff, AZ
84° mostly sunny and windy
Wind: SSW at 20 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Humidity: 21%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 85°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
112° sunny
Wind: S at 10 MPH
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 116°.


Blythe, CA
114° sunny
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 115°.


Bullhead City, AZ
113° sunny
Wind: S at 14 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 114°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny and hot. High near 113°. Southwest wind between 5 to 7 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 88°. West wind between 6 to 16 MPH with gusts as high as 23 MPH.

MONDAY
Sunny and hot. High near 112°. East-southeast wind 5 to 10 MPH becoming west-southwest.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 86°. West wind between 12 to 15 MPH becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 21 MPH.

[Bryan]

   Record Report    

Statement as of 5:09 PM MST on February 3, 2011

... Record low maximum temperature tied in Phoenix today...

The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor today was 49 degrees.
This tied the record low maximum temperature for the date that was
set in 1985.


Yesterday, Yuma was only 51.

[toxictwister00]

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