Flagstaff sets record highs for temps over the weekend — but rain could be in sight
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Flagstaff hit record highs on Saturday and Sunday, but Sunday was one degree below the city’s high, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Temperatures peaked at 96 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, a fitting finale to a week of sweltering heat. This followed a high of 95C on Saturday, both of which surpassed the previous record of 92C on their respective days.
Flagstaff’s all-time high was recorded on July 5, 1973 at 97 degrees Celsius. The city has hit 96 degrees on several occasions so far, including in the summers of 2021, 2013, 2007, 1989 and 1970.
But there may be grace ahead. According to the NWS Belmont office’s forecast, flagstaff could see rain all week, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms each day, at least through next Sunday. Still, barring a storm, temperatures could reach a high of 94 degrees Celsius on Monday, hovering around 90 degrees Celsius for most of the week, and rain could bring gusts and thunder.
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Due to hot, dry weather over the past few months, Stage 1 fire controls are in place in both the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, as well as both the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County.
Stage 1 restrictions prohibit the use of fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves, except within developed recreational sites. Smoking is also prohibited, except in enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed recreational facilities. Fireworks are prohibited in all national forests and land at all times.
Wednesday afternoon, Elle balances on a paddleboard as her brothers and friends try to rock her on Lake Mary. Flagstaff part-time resident Elle and her family and friends have come to the waters to escape the Phoenix heat.
Evan Brenchley (left) and Aaron Alderman (right) hang out at a buoy on Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. The two took a long-awaited cool-down swim that morning after hiking Kendrick Peak.
It’s Wednesday afternoon, and stand-up paddleboarders paddle Lake Mary, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
On Wednesday afternoon, recreational boats leave for tubing on Lake Mary. People flocked to Lake Mary to escape the heat on paddleboards and boats or simply swim in the cool waters.
Paddleboarders hang out on Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
On Wednesday afternoons, several families gather at Lake Mary to play in the water and escape the heat of the day.
Wednesday afternoon, Elle balances on a paddleboard as her brothers and friends try to rock her on Lake Mary. Flagstaff part-time resident Elle and her family and friends have come to the waters to escape the Phoenix heat.
Evan Brenchley (left) and Aaron Alderman (right) hang out at a buoy on Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon. The two took a long-awaited cool-down swim that morning after hiking Kendrick Peak.
It’s Wednesday afternoon, and stand-up paddleboarders paddle Lake Mary, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
On Wednesday afternoon, recreational boats leave for tubing on Lake Mary. People flocked to Lake Mary to escape the heat on paddleboards and boats or simply swim in the cool waters.
Paddleboarders hang out on Lake Mary Wednesday afternoon, spending time in the cool water to escape the heat.
On Wednesday afternoons, several families gather at Lake Mary to play in the water and escape the heat of the day.
Rachel Gibbons, Daily Sun, Arizona
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