The Arizona Weather Podcast

🚨 EXTREME HEAT WATCH - Arizona Weather 3/15 - Evening

·2 min
The episode begins with host Aaron Jolly describing current pleasant weather at 89 degrees, but warns of an impending atmospheric setup. A massive ridge of high pressure is building, expected to be record-breaking for March. The forecast details a rapid temperature increase: Phoenix climbs to 91 degrees tomorrow, 97 on Tuesday, and 102 on Wednesday. Thursday could see 105 degrees in Phoenix, with Friday potentially touching 107 degrees. This challenges historical records, as Phoenix's March high is 100 degrees, last reached on March 26, 1988. The heatwave is set to break this record eight days early. Some daily records may fall by 31 degrees, which the host calls extraordinary. An extreme heat watch starts Wednesday for the lower Colorado River Valley, expanding statewide Thursday through the weekend. Nighttime conditions are milder, with lows in the 60s for central Arizona and lower in Tucson and Flagstaff. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies with light northeast winds. The heatwave is expected to persist through the weekend, with no relief until early next week. The host emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, urging listeners to hydrate, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and check on neighbors. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay tuned for updates.
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