FIRST ALERT: Excessive heat through the week with sweltering days still on the way
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A ridge of high pressure will move into the Desert Southwest bringing in hotter and more intense heat through the week.
Major to extreme heat risks will be a concern, which could lead to heat-related illnesses if we aren't practicing heat safety.
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An Excessive Heat WARNING remains in effect for parts of the Desert Southwest and has been extended until 8 p.m. TUESDAY.
Yuma County is also under an Excessive Heat WATCH starting Thursday.
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High temperatures will start to approach near the 120 mark starting Friday and into early next week.
Right now, the Desert Southwest is under a Weather Authority FIRST ALERT to prepare for this big heat wave in the days ahead, which will turn into First Alert ACTION DAYS Thursday-Tuesday.
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