Near record-breaking temperatures hitting the southwest
Excessive heat warning remains in effect
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A strong and persistent high pressure system will continue to predominate through the week, resulting in near record temperatures each day.
An excessive heat warning remains in effect across the area with most places seeing widespread major to extreme heat risk.
Isolated shower and thunderstorm chances the next couple days will mainly be confined to higher terrain areas of eastern and southeastern Arizona.