FORECAST: Extreme Heat Warnings continue as monsoon moisture approaches

Record-breaking heat is making a comeback in the Valley today. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Tuesday, with temperatures expected to climb between 113 and 117 degrees across the Phoenix metro area.

Extreme heat and monsoon storms expected this week

By: Jorge Torres

PHOENIX — Record-breaking heat is making a comeback in the Valley today.

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Tuesday evening, with temperatures expected to climb between 113 and 117 degrees across the Phoenix metro area.

Because of the dangerous heat and increased risk of heat-related illnesses, both Monday and Tuesday have been declared ABC15 Weather Action Days.

Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid spending extended time outside during the afternoon, and wear lightweight, breathable clothing. If you need to be outdoors, take frequent breaks in the shade, reapply sunscreen often, and never leave children or pets inside vehicles. It's also important to bring pets indoors during the hottest hours of the day.

A strong ridge of high pressure is responsible for this stretch of extreme heat, keeping temperatures dangerously high through Tuesday. Later this week, that ridge will begin to shift toward the Four Corners area, allowing monsoon moisture to stream into Arizona.

Storm chances begin Monday across eastern Arizona and will gradually push west through the evening. Isolated storms today could produce strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, creating areas of blowing dust that may reduce visibility to less than a mile.

A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM across southeastern Arizona and gusty winds will continue into the evening, keeping the dust threat in place.

Driving could be dangerous if you get caught in a dust storm. If you see one approaching, pull off the road, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake until visibility improves.

If you have heart or lung issues, stay inside with windows and doors closed. The dust in the air can be harmful, especially in areas prone to frequent dust storms

On Tuesday, outflow boundaries from storms along the Mogollon Rim may drift into the Valley, bringing the potential for gusty winds and isolated pockets of blowing dust.

By Wednesday, scattered monsoon storms are expected in the Phoenix Metro, with activity continuing into Thursday and Friday. These storms could produce locally heavy rain, flash flooding especially in areas near burn scars, blowing dust, and even dust storms.

If flooding occurs, remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Never attempt to drive through a flooded road, as it could put your life and the lives of first responders at risk.

Storm chances are expected to gradually decrease as we approach the Fourth of July.

Stay safe and keep checking in with ABC15 for the latest updates.