PHOENIX — If you have felt unseasonably warm this summer, you're probably right. Outside of the occasional monsoon storm, triple-digit temperatures dominated the forecast the past few months.
So much so that they are breaking records.
On Tuesday, Phoenix just hit 100 straight days at or above 100 degrees, the National Weather Service said. It's a streak that is expected to continue with no current end in sight.
This current streak of 100-degree days began on May 27 and is the longest streak on record. The previous streak was 76 straight days in 1993.
As far as when we can expect the streak to end? Temperatures are forecasted for the Phoenix area for the next 10 days.
How to stay aware of heat-related illnesses
- According to the CDC, symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, clammy skin
- A fast, but weak, pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Fainting
- If you see someone suffering from heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place, loosen their clothes, put cool, wet cloths on their body or put them in a cool bath and make sure they sip water.
- According to the CDC, symptoms of heat stroke include
- A body temperature of 103 degrees or higher
- Hot, red, dry or damp skin
- A fast and strong pulse
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Losing consciousness
- If you see someone suffering from heat stroke, call 911, move the person to a cooler place, help lower their body temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath and make sure not to give them anything to drink
- It helps to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes and to drink plenty of water
- Cooling shelters will be available across Maricopa County. To find a cooling center, call 211 or go to Maricopa.gov/heat.
It is critical to stay hydrated as temperatures remain high over the next several days. According to the CDC, it is important to cut down on exercise, try to find a place with air conditioning to stay cool and wear lightweight loose-fitting clothing.
Maricopa County has cooling centers and residents can get a ride to a cooling center by calling Arizona 211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
How to stay safe in the heat
The NWS offers these precautions to residents during extreme heat incidents:
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Use air conditioning if you have access to it, fans may not be enough
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
More heat resources
Here are a few links to resources to help you stay cool during extreme heat.
We will continue to track the current weather conditions as they develop. Stay with 12News for the latest updates.
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