First Alert Forecast: The Heat is here!
Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. Sunday
YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) - The first excessive heat event of the season is now upon us as high pressure strengthens across the region before reaching its peak intensity Friday into Saturday. High temperatures this afternoon are expected to top out at around 110 degrees with the hottest days then occurring Friday through Sunday with widespread readings of 110 to 115 degrees across the lower deserts.