News 11 Weather: The Heat goes on

By Scott Gross

Published July 8, 2024 12:51 PM

Extreme heat will continue to prevail across the region throughout the work week

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Friday saw records melt away in El Centro, Imperial and Blythe. Weekend highs ranged from 114 to 117 degrees.

The new week sees an extension to our current Excessive Heat Warning from Tuesday, July 9 to Friday, July 12.

This is because according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the extreme heat is expected to prevail across the region throughout the work week as high temperatures across the lower deserts are expected to range between 112-122 degrees.

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Scott Gross

Scott Gross joins the KYMA team as the Anchor, CBS Sports Director, and Executive Producer.

Contact him at scott.gross@kecytv.com.

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