FORECAST: Extreme Heat Warning! Monsoon storms soon

It's a scorching day in the Valley! As 3 p.m., Phoenix has tied the record of 115 degrees today and there's still time to get hotter. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Tuesday evening, with temperatures expected in record territory again.

MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Extreme heat and monsoon storms expected this week

By: Amber Sullins

PHOENIX — It's been a scorching day in the Valley!

Phoenix hit 116 degrees today, breaking the record of 115 degrees set in 2013.

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Tuesday evening, with temperatures expected in record territory again.

Tuesday's record warm low is 90 degrees set in 2013. We could break that with a forecast low of just 92 in Phoenix overnight.

Tuesday's record high is 115 degrees set in 1990. We'll be close with a forecast high of 114 degrees in Phoenix.

So, Tuesday will be another ABC15 Weather Action Day as the risk for heat-related illnesses remains high.

Make sure you stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during the heat of the day, and wear lightweight, breathable clothing.

If you need to be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade, reapply sunscreen often, and never leave children or pets inside vehicles. It's also important to keep your pets inside during the the day, too.

High pressure is bringing the heat, but as it shifts east monsoon moisture will stream in and chances for storms will increase all across Arizona.

Storms will fire up in the high country this afternoon and gradually push southwest throughout the evening.

Watch out for wind gusts near 50 miles an hour with some of the storms in eastern Arizona, which may lead to areas of blowing dust near Safford and Tucson.

A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect from 1 to 10 p.m. across southeastern Arizona. Visibility may go down to a mile or less in some areas. So, stay alert and pull aside if you get caught driving in the dust.

Remember, "Pull aside, Stay alive." Pull off of the road, put your car in park, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. Wait there until visibility improves.

If you have heart or lung issues, stay inside with windows and doors closed so you don't breathe in the dust.

On Tuesday, outflow boundaries from storms along the Mogollon Rim may drift into the Valley, bringing the potential for gusty winds and areas of blowing dust. There's also a slight chance a few isolated storms could impact parts of the Valley late in the day.

By Wednesday, scattered monsoon storms are expected in the Phoenix metro area. These storms could produce locally heavy rain, frequent lightning, flash flooding (especially in areas near burn scars), and more blowing dust.

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

Stay safe and check for frequent updates on these storms here on abc15.com.

Storm chances are expected to gradually decrease as we approach the Fourth of July and clear out of our Valley forecast completely by Saturday and Sunday.