YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) – A powerful high pressure system is controlling the region, causing temperatures to rise and a heat wave hazard expected throughout the week.
Ann overheat warning is currently active throughout the Desert Southwest until next Monday.
Due to dangerously high temperatures, be sure to understand the signs and symptoms of heatstroke and take precautions if necessary.
Windy conditions are expected to persist through the late afternoon and early evening.
Winds can reach 20 to 30 miles per hour, and stronger winds favor Imperial County.
Increased humidity could cause localized or sporadic thunderstorms across eastern Arizona over the next few days, although Yuma and Imperial counties are expected to experience only slightly wet weather and no rain. yeah.
Extremely high temperatures will continue to be the main weather concern this week, possibly approaching record-breaking heat.
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