Okay, who left the damn oven on????

Heat advisory issued as record heat, low humidity grip Valley

The Arizona Republic

Jul. 2, 2001

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Valley today, warning that very hot temperatures and low relative humidity could pose a danger of heat-related illnesses.

Today's high of 116, recorded at 2:33 p.m., broke a record of 115 set in 1907 and tied in 1973 and 1985. It was the highest temperature recorded so far this year. The relative humidity dipped to just 9 percent this afternoon.

The weather service said the danger is greatest for those working and exercising outdoors, the very young and the elderly and urged that residents stay cool and well-hydrated.

Residents were encouraged to stay in the shade as much as possible when outdoors, to drink plenty of water, wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to keep the head and body cooler.

Tonight will see a low of 88 and a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and blowing dust.

Tuesday's forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms and blowing dust, with increased humidity but a high dropping to 107.

The Fourth of July forecast is for a high of 105 with a chance of afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms and blowing dust.

-- cactus jack (Sonoran_Desert@hotter_than_hell.com), July 03, 2001

Answers

Dang Cactus Jack!

Most folks in their right mind stay away from Phoenix, unless they live there! Waay too much black top, and people, and cars, plus they do the canal thing, thereby increasing the humidity!

Also CJ, technically Phx is not really the Sonoran Desert! It is only the very fringe, northwise.

So I hear ya, and so do most folks!!

-- Aunt Bee (Aunt__Bee@hotmail.com), July 03, 2001.