Tracking incoming heat for the rest of the week

We are finally in for calmer winds and clearer skies. However, a strong ridge will be building into the region, heating up our temperatures for the rest of the week. Get ready for some triple-digit heat.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA-TV)- Happy Wednesday! Today is a little warmer than yesterday, but still cooler than normal. Winds are finally much lighter as well, making it a great evening ahead to do some grilling on the patio or maybe go for a walk.

Enjoy it; tracking heat on the way for the rest of the week, where even our evening will trend noticeably warmer.

Heat Awareness Week continues today. Today's topic is environment & weather.

Did you know that heat is the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S.? Protect yourself by staying hydrated, avoiding being outdoors during the hottest part of the day (10am - 4pm), and never leaving kids or pets unattended in vehicles.

These are helpful tips we can use all summer and even for this incoming heat for the days ahead.

A strong ridge of high pressure will be building into the region by Thursday. This will allow calmer winds, clearer skies, and dry conditions for the next several days. But with that, it will be heating up our temperatures very quickly.

Get your a/c and fan rolling you will certainly need to stay cool.

For the remainder of the week, we will have light winds and plenty of sunshine. But temperatures are going to continue to climb. Get ready for a hot Mother’s Day weekend as highs will be in the low 100s.

Tracking even hotter temperatures early next week as we will be nearing the 110 mark.

With the extra heat for next week, the majority of the region will be trending above-normal through the end of next week. So looks like we won't be getting a break from the heat for the next several days.