Highlights
- An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Phoenix and the far southwestern corner of Arizona today and tomorrow despite morning rain.
- The National Weather Service extended the warning through Wednesday for the Phoenix metro, Lower Colorado River Valley, and Imperial Valley.
- Storm chances this week are expected to stay confined to Arizona's High Country terrain, per NWS Phoenix.
- Even hotter temperatures are forecast for late this week and into the following week, according to NWS.
An extreme heat warning covers Phoenix and the far southwestern corner of Arizona through at least Wednesday, even as monsoon moisture brought morning rain to the Valley, FOX 10 meteorologist Krystal Ortiz reported Tuesday.
The National Weather Service Phoenix office extended the warning for the Phoenix metro, the Lower Colorado River Valley, and the Imperial Valley through Wednesday, with even hotter temperatures forecast for late this week and into next week. Storm chances through the majority of the week will be confined to Arizona's High Country terrain, the NWS said.
Morning conditions included rain showers, with some sunshine expected during the afternoon hours and a high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit, according to FOX Weather. AZFamily reported showers and thunderstorms were possible through the morning hours in the Valley, with warm and humid conditions in the 90s climbing toward 110 degrees.
KTAR and ABC15 both reported the extreme heat warning is expected to persist through the week. Residents should monitor NWS updates as temperatures are forecast to intensify through the coming days.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
- weather.gov retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
- foxweather.com retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
- ktar.com retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 28/07/2026 15:17
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