Highlights

An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, as high pressure moves directly over Arizona, driving up temperatures and cutting back storm chances, FOX 10 reported Wednesday.

AZFamily reported that the extreme heat warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening and is likely to be extended. First Alert Days are in effect through Sunday as dangerous heat continues across metro Phoenix, AZFamily also noted.

KTAR reported that the Phoenix area will probably remain under an extreme heat warning all week as temperatures continue to climb. The National Weather Service Phoenix office confirmed extreme heat warnings are in effect for the Phoenix metro, Lower Colorado River Valley, and Imperial Valley, with major to extreme heat risk across the region.

The NWS Phoenix forecast office is the authoritative source for any changes to warning status; check weather.gov/psr for the latest updates.

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  1. Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 29/07/2026 15:29
  2. AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 29/07/2026 15:29
  3. AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 29/07/2026 15:29
  4. ktar.com retrieved 29/07/2026 15:29
  5. weather.gov retrieved 29/07/2026 15:29

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