Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat

Phoenix experienced temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 31 consecutive days in 2023, breaking the previous record of 18 consecutive days in 1974. High temperatures in the 110-degree range continued into the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings across Arizona, Nevada, California, and New Mexico for the coming week, with fire danger ratings listed as high to extreme in multiple counties.

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