FIRST ALERT: Tracking excessive heat Wednesday-Friday for the Desert Southwest
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - It's another warm day where temperatures are creating unhealthy air quality concerns for parts of the Imperial County.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 8 pm WEDNESDAY for portions of Imperial County due to high levels of ozone (smog).
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Slightly above-normal temperatures are expected through today before high pressure builds for the Desert Southwest, resulting in hotter temperatures and major to extrmeme heat risks by Wednesday.
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An Excessive Heat WARNING is issued and will go into effect Wednesday through Friday across Yuma County and portions of Imperial County as high temperatures approach 106-113 degrees.
I am issuing a Weather Authority First Alert ACTION Days for the Desert Southwest Wednesday-Friday for the dangerously hot conditions.
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As temperatures continue to rise don't forget to practice heat safety.
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Tracking passing clouds and hotter temperatures arriving on Wednesday where highs will be around 110 or higher through Friday.
Cooler temperatures and more clouds by the weekend as a weak disturbance moves across the region.
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