Highlights
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Phoenix and much of southern and central Arizona beginning Thursday, July 23.
- High pressure shifting from Texas is driving near-record heat, with temperatures expected to climb above 115 degrees.
- The warning runs through 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, according to the National Weather Service.
- The NWS says the most dangerous heat is expected Friday through Saturday — residents spending time outdoors should take precautions.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across much of southern and central Arizona starting Thursday as high pressure shifting from Texas drives near-record temperatures into the Phoenix metro.
The National Weather Service Phoenix office says the warnings extend across southeast California as well, with the most dangerous heat expected Friday through Saturday. The warning runs through 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, according to the NWS alert.
Temperatures are forecast to climb above 115 degrees in the lower deserts. The AZ Family weather team noted Tuesday that storm chances are shifting as the high-heat pattern returns to Arizona.
What areas are under the warning?
The Extreme Heat Warning covers the lower deserts of southern and central Arizona, including the Phoenix metro, with the NWS noting the warning also extends into southeast California. The agency advises that practicing good heat safety is vital for anyone spending time outdoors during the warning period.
The warning expires 8 p.m. MST Sunday, July 27.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 23/07/2026 14:47
- weather.gov retrieved 23/07/2026 14:47
- forecast.weather.gov retrieved 23/07/2026 14:47
- patch.com retrieved 23/07/2026 14:47
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 23/07/2026 14:47
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