Arizona is bracing for a hot week. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for metro Phoenix Sunday, the earliest that such a warning has been issued for Arizona’s most populous city.
Forecasters say temperatures ranging up to 107 degrees will produce “dangerously hot conditions” in south-central Arizona over the next few days. Northern Arizona could will see highs in the mid 80's into the mid to upper 90's.
The weather service’s advice for coping with the heat included staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking water and dressing for the heat. Also, monitoring small children and others vulnerable to heat and checking on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly.
The Salvation Army says it plans to open 12 heat-relief stations in metro Phoenix.