Phoenix's hot streak continues. Here's what to expect from weather this week

Phoenix's relentless heatwave shows no signs of abating, as the city recorded its 112th consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Despite initial forecasts suggesting a possible break in the heat, Sunday turned out to be even hotter than expected, with temperatures reaching 106 degrees at Sky Harbor Airport. Meteorologist Gabriel Lojero from the National Weather Service indicated that, while southern Arizona experienced rain, the Phoenix area remained dry. Although temperatures are projected to dip into the mid-90s starting Tuesday due to a low-pressure system, forecasters anticipate a return to the 100s by next weekend. This current heat streak has shattered the previous record of 76 consecutive days, set in 1993, raising concerns about the long-term implications of such extreme weather.

The 2024 meteorological summer, from June 1 to August 31, was the hottest on record in Phoenix, with an average temperature of 98. 9 degrees. Climatologists are increasingly worried about the trend of breaking heat records annually, suggesting it signals a concerning shift in climate patterns. On average, the last day with 100-degree temperatures typically falls around October 5, but experts warn that such days could extend well into October this year.