FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Increased chances for showers & thunderstorms across the desert
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning to remain in effect until 8pm this evening. Therefore, our Weather Authority First Alert ACTION DAY will continue through this evening for the Desert Southwest, as we will need to take action for the dangerously hot conditions. NWS reports afternoon temperature highs of 110 to 115 degrees.
The major heat risk increases chances of heat related illnesses. Reduce overexposure to avoid heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
According to NWS, there’s increased chances for shower, and thunderstorm chances will continue and expand westward through most of Southern Arizona for Thursday and Friday. Some storms could be strong to severe primarily on Friday.
NWS reports temperatures will drop closer to seasonable averages by Friday and heat back up above normal next week.