FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Increased chances for showers & thunderstorms across the desert

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning to remain in effect until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Therefore, our Weather Authority First Alert ACTION DAY will continue through the evening for the Desert Southwest as we will need to take action for the dangerously hot condition.

NWS reports afternoon temperature highs of 110 to 115 degrees.

The major heat risk increases chances of heat related illnesses. Reduce overexposure to avoid heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

According to NWS, there's increased chances for shower, and thunderstorm chances will continue and expand westward through most of Southern Arizona for Thursday and Friday.

Some storms could be strong to severe primarily on Friday.

NWS reports temperatures will drop closer to seasonable averages by Friday and heat back up above normal next week.