Extreme heat & air quality alerts

PHOENIX — Dangerous heat is back in the forecast this week!

Phoenix hit 115 degrees Tuesday afternoon, breaking the record for this day of 113 degrees set in 2011.

It also marked the 8th day this year at 115 or hotter. That’s the fourth most on record behind 2023, 2020 and 2024 (in that order.) The average number of days per year this hot is 2.

Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect across much of central, southern and western Arizona through Saturday evening as temperatures continue to soar above 110 degrees each day.

So, we remain in ABC15 Weather Action Mode this week as a reminder to take action to protect yourself, your family and your pets from the dangerous heat.

Stay hydrated, limit your time outside between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and bring your pets inside too. If you have to be outside, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

We are also tracking air quality alerts in the Valley.

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory is in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday, and an Ozone High Pollution Watch is in effect for Thursday and Friday.

Ozone pollution can trigger asthma attacks, aggravate bronchitis and other lung diseases, and weaken the body’s ability to fight infection. If you have asthma, COPD or any respiratory condition, stay inside during the afternoon when pollution peaks.

Kids, older adults and anyone exercising outside may feel the effects, too. Watch for itchy eyes, nose and throat, along with wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.

We can all keep the problem from getting worse. Carpool, take public transportation or work from home if you can. Refuel your gas-powered vehicles after dark and avoid idling in long drive-thru lines.

The Valley will stay storm-free for the next few days, but we could see a few isolated monsoon storms in the high country.

2026 Sky Harbor Rainfall to-date: 1.57″ (-3.03″ from average)

2026 Monsoon Rainfall to-date: 1.25″ (-0.43″ from average)
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER – LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW

Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71″ of rain

NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43″ of rain

Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03″ of rain

NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22″ of rain
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