FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Excessive heat to continue through the holiday weekend

Temps will continue to rise as excessive heat warnings hit both counties as winds will also continue to be a factor in Yuma County

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Excessive heat will continue to hit the Desert Southwest, with warnings hitting the area until Tuesday July 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Winds will also remain throughout Yuma County over the next seven days, with gusts of up to 20 miles per hour.