Heat

Low snowfall this winter, paired with unprecedented June-like heat in March, has local forest managers closely monitoring fire conditions across northern Arizona.

The National Weather Service says the record-setting temperature was recorded just outside Martinez Lake along the Arizona-California border.

It's officially the last day of winter, but the forecast says otherwise. KNAU meteorologist Lee Born stopped by Morning Edition to discuss the heat wave breaking record-high temperatures.

The very hot conditions continue this week across the West. Excessive heat warnings remain in effect for Arizona locations below 4,000 feet where the heat can be particularly dangerous.

Three healthcare clinics in northern Arizona will pilot a program aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses. The goal is to create tailored action plans for healthcare providers in communities that are vulnerable to extreme heat events.

An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that two-thirds of national parks in the country are in counties that experienced at least one heat alert since the beginning of May. Some parks in the Southwest have been affected by heat alerts for more than 30 days.

Leaders on the Navajo Nation have declared an extreme heat emergency as temperatures have climbed to dangerous levels in recent weeks.

Flagstaff’s recent heatwave that brought 10 days of 90-plus-degree temperatures has come to an end.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is pressing Arizona’s utility companies to develop clear emergency plans amid the record-breaking heatwave.

The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a record Tuesday, the 19th consecutive day temperatures hit at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit in a summer of suffering echoing around much of the globe.