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Arizona endures record heat wave, utilities report peak power demand
Late July heat in Arizona pushed temperatures into the 108‑113 °F range, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an extreme‑heat warning for southeastern Arizona from July 30 to Aug 2. The warning was extended for nearly two weeks across the Desert Southwest, with Yuma forecast to reach 115 °F and Imperial County, California, expected to hit 121 °F, breaking the 1969 record of 117 °F.
Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project both recorded a new peak electricity demand on July 24, about 5 % higher than their previous summer highs. Utilities warned that the strain on the grid and on household budgets could continue as more triple‑digit temperatures are forecast. Health officials highlighted the risk of heat‑related illness, especially for vulnerable groups, and advised residents to stay hydrated, use air‑conditioned spaces, and run ceiling fans counter‑clockwise when occupied.
The forecast for Phoenix calls for highs of 111 °F on Tuesday, 109 °F on Wednesday, 110 °F on Thursday and 111 °F on Friday, with a blowing‑dust advisory for southeastern Arizona that could bring dust into the city later each day.
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Arizona Public Service · Imperial County, California · National Weather Service · Salt River Project · Yuma, Arizona
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A blowing‑dust advisory was issued for southeastern Arizona, with potential dust to be driven toward Phoenix. www.fox10phoenix.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Weather Service placed southeastern Arizona under an extreme heat warning from July 30 through Aug 2 with highs of 108‑113 °F. www.thecooldown.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Imperial County, California, is expected to reach 121 °F, breaking the previous record of 117 °F set in 1969. kyma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Households are advised to run ceiling fans counter‑clockwise only when occupied to improve cooling efficiency. www.thecooldown.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project recorded a new peak electricity demand on July 24, about 5 % higher than previous summer peaks. www.thecooldown.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Extreme heat warnings were extended across the Desert Southwest for nearly two weeks, covering the period through Tuesday evening. kyma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yuma is expected to reach a high temperature of 115 °F on Sunday. kyma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Phoenix forecast high temperatures of 111 °F on Tuesday, 109 °F on Wednesday, 110 °F on Thursday and 111 °F on Friday. www.fox10phoenix.com