Parts Of Arizona Are Experiencing A Record-Breaking Heat Wave And Here’s What You Need To Know
We all know excessive heat is a regular summertime occurrence here in Arizona, and it’s already here in full force. From Yuma to Phoenix to Lake Havasu City and everywhere in between, cities all across the Grand Canyon State are under some form of heat advisory. Here’s what you need to know:
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For the past week or so, portions of Arizona have been under varying degrees of a heat advisory. This comes as Phoenix reached 112 degrees on May 29, tying with the previous record high set in 1910.
As of Tuesday, June 2, warnings are still active for much of the state. The intensity ranges from heat that occurs many times a year, depicted in orange, to rare, dangerous, and deadly temperatures, which have been recorded in the magenta-shaded areas.
Several precautions should be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or stroke. Among the most important is drinking plenty of water, especially before, during, and after exercising outside. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
Limit midday outdoor activity, but prepare for temperatures to remain hot overnight. Check on at-risk families, friends, and neighbors at least twice per day.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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