WEATHER ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning continues bringing dangerously hot temperatures
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A strong high pressure will continue to dominate the overall weather pattern, bringing major to extreme heat risks to our region.
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Breezy to windy conditions will be in the forecast through tonight and early tomorrow morning for the Desert Southwest where highest gusts could peak 20-35 MPH.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Southwest corner of Imperial County, which includes Ocotillo, and is in effect until 5 a.m. Thursday where 45 MPH gusts will be possible.
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the entire Desert Southwest until next Tuesday.
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Remember excessive heat is very dangerous and could even be deadly, so make sure to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and take action when necessary.
Make sure to take proper precautions by drinking plenty of water and staying in cool air-conditioned buildings.
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High temperatures will rise into the one-teens for the latter half of the week.
Yuma could tie or break records for both daytime highs and overnight lows in the coming days.
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