Highlights
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport hit 115°F Tuesday, topping the previous August 26 record of 113°F set in 2011.
- An Extreme Heat Warning and air quality alert remain in effect through at least Wednesday, with highs staying at 110°F or above through Saturday.
- Wednesday and Thursday temperatures could push to 114°F, threatening the 2023 Thursday record.
- A pattern shift arrives by Sunday, dropping highs to 106°F Sunday and 103°F Monday, with a slight chance of rain late weekend into early next week.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport recorded 115°F on Tuesday, breaking the daily record of 113°F set in 2011, according to AZFamily meteorologist Holly Bock. KTAR and 12News independently confirmed the record reading.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday, with afternoon highs locked at 110°F or above. Morning temperatures are offering little relief, starting in the low 90s. A high ozone air quality alert is also in effect through Wednesday.
Wednesday temperatures are expected to climb further, with Thursday's forecast of approximately 114°F putting the 2023 Thursday record of 114°F in jeopardy.
The heat begins to ease Friday at 112°F and 110°F Saturday. A pattern shift by the end of the weekend will drop highs to 106°F Sunday and 103°F Monday. A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms is possible late weekend into early next week, though timing remains fluid.
Residents should continue monitoring updated forecasts as the system develops.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 26/08/2026 05:22
- ktar.com retrieved 26/08/2026 05:22
- 12News retrieved 26/08/2026 05:22
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