Highlights
- Phoenix reached 105 degrees on Father's Day, one degree below the seasonal normal for the date.
- FOX 10 meteorologist Ashley Loaeza reported major heat risks are returning to Arizona in the days ahead.
- The National Weather Service forecasts afternoon highs approaching 10 degrees above daily normals by mid-to-late week, with Major HeatRisk possible across lower desert areas.
Phoenix hit 105 degrees on Father's Day, one degree below the seasonal normal, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. The relative reprieve is short-lived: forecasters say major heat risks are returning to Arizona in the days ahead.
The National Weather Service Phoenix forecast office warns of a warming trend next week, with afternoon highs likely to approach 10 degrees above daily normals by mid-to-late week, resulting in some areas of Major HeatRisk across the lower deserts.
The timing follows a year in which Phoenix broke its record for earliest 100-degree day, reaching triple digits in March, as azfamily.com reported. The NWS has flagged elevated risks for heat-related illness among people with chronic health conditions and those without adequate cooling or hydration.
Residents and property owners in Scottsdale should monitor NWS updates as the week progresses; the agency's next advisory is expected to detail the scope of the heat event.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 21/06/2026 01:26
- weather.gov retrieved 21/06/2026 01:26
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 21/06/2026 01:26
- AZ Central retrieved 21/06/2026 01:26
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