PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix has broken a hot-weather record set nearly 50 years ago on this date, hitting 117 degrees amid a heat wave boiling parts of the Southwest.
The National Weather Service says the high temperature surpassed the record for June 19 just before 1 p.m. Plus, meteorologist Mark O’Malley says there are still a few more hours to go before the temperature reaches its peak.
Forecasters say some areas could see a high of up to 120. The previous record was 115 back in 1968.
A strengthening ridge of high pressure lifting out of Mexico is on course to scorch portions of Arizona and southeast Califoia on Sunday and Monday.
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