Someone called Mother Nature to beat the heat.
And she answered on Monday evening.
Heat Misers took control of much of Arizona this weekend, far ahead of Christmas characters declaring lovers for a few days, “80, 90, 100 Breeze.”
Sure, some people love the heat, but the record-breaking heat wave currently hitting the state can be dangerous. National Weather Service warn.
Heavy rain fell in the eastern, western and northwestern metropolitan areas late Monday afternoon.
It rained at the airport, and the official announcement was made.
Still, Tucson endured the scorching heat on Sunday, July 16th. Mercury temperatures soared to 111C, surpassing two 110C days recorded in 2019 and 2003.
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Due to the sweltering heat, the National Weather Service in Tucson has extended an excessive heat warning for much of southeastern Arizona through Wednesday night.
It never loses when it comes to intense heat. Phoenix hit a record-breaking 118 degrees on Saturday.
Additionally, if temperatures exceed 110 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, July 18, Phoenix will have suffered at least 110 degrees Celsius for 19 straight days. It will also set a new weather record.
The north latitude of the state was also affected by the heat of this summer. High temperatures in Page, Flagstaff, Window Rock, Jerome, Payson, Prescott, Show Low and the Grand Canyon matched or broke records over the weekend.
Unfortunately, the desert regions of Arizona, including Tucson, should see highs in the 107 to 113 degrees range, while the valleys south and east of Tucson will see temperatures ranging from 102 to 107 until at least Saturday, July 22nd. Slightly lower temperatures are expected.
The Bureau of Meteorology said excessive heat poses a serious danger to those outside.
People should stay hydrated, wear bright and colored clothing, and make special efforts to avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 10am and 7pm.
The weather bureau here reported on social media that the monsoon storm is expected to intensify on Monday, offering a glimmer of hope for relief. However, the forecast also required caution. Rain will be scattered over parts of southeastern Arizona.
Still, many Tucson residents saw their vegetation and spirits revitalized Monday from the short but heavy downpours.
Eddie Zelaya is a breaking news reporter and host of “Here Weed Go!” podcast. He graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona, and since May 2019 he has been with The Daily Star in Arizona.
