Tracking hotter and near record high temperatures

July 21, 2023 10:18 AM

Published October 18, 2023 3:51 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - More heat again today as the majority of the area was experiencing triple digits this afternoon.

Yuma's highs was 101 degrees and reach 99 degrees, which is 9-12 degrees above normal.

Unseasonable heat will continue through Saturday as high pressure settles across the Desert Southwest, boosting highs 10-15 degrees above normal.

Even though temperatures are not as hot like in the summer months, it's a lot warmer for the season, so make sure to not forget about heat safety.

The hottest days of the week will be Thursday and Friday where near or record-breaking temperatures are possible.

A noticeable cooling trend will begin Sunday as a low pressure system moves through the region, which will bring back below average temperatures.

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Melissa Zaremba joined KYMA in November 2021 and is the Chief Weather Forecaster.

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