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Desert Southwest Faces Continued Triple‑Digit Temperatures Through Weekend

Dry, gusty weather will raise health risks for older adults, outdoor workers and pets.

Overview

  • Local forecasters report the warmest day of the stretch has highs near 110°F and that triple‑digit readings will persist through the coming weekend.
  • Temperatures are expected to remain in the triple digits into the evening hours, with only a modest cooldown toward near‑average levels later next week.
  • Forecasters say the region will stay dry with no measurable rain expected and breezy conditions producing gusts around 20–30 mph Friday through Sunday.
  • Officials and meteorologists are urging simple safety steps such as staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, checking on vulnerable people and pets, and never leaving anyone in a parked car.
  • June is already a climatologically hot month in the Desert Southwest, which raises the chance of sustained extreme heat and greater strain on outdoor workers, older residents and cooling systems.