6 AM Weather – 8/9/20
Sunny skies with a height of 112 ° for the Valley. Too much heat warning is on until Monday night for the Phoenix metro area on the battlefield.
PHOENIX – The National Water Service has reported that Phoenix has broken another heatwave record – this time it is for the highest number of days in a year where the temperature is high above 110 °.
Phoenix has seen 34 days where the altitude in 2020 was more than 110 °, setting the previous record of 33 days in 2011 set back.
July 2020 was the warmest month on record for Phoenix with an average temperature of 99 ° F, breaking the old record set in July 2009, according to NWS.
Prevent heat dissipation / heat stroke
The Arizona Department of Health Services stated that the following precautions can be taken to prevent heating or hot flashes:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings
- Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (noon)
- Check friends, family and neighbors at risk twice a day
- Drink water before, during, and after working out or exercising outdoors
Driving in extreme temperatures
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s tips for driving in extreme temperatures include:
Wear sun protection: Next to an umbrella, wear a sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing.
Fuel up: Keep your tank full at three-quarters. Exhaust gas, especially at a distance, is dangerous in extreme heat.
Hydrate: Take a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding multiple frozen bottles of water to use for cooling than to defrost and drink as needed. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated.
Seek help: If your car breaks down in extreme heat, call immediately for assistance to reduce latency, and turn off the AC. If the AC does not work, scroll down all windows.
Wait safely: If the temperature in your car gets too hot, everyone, including pets, should carefully go out and look for a secluded area as far away from the travel lanes as possible. Be careful walking on the road, which can be hot enough to burn skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets’ feet off the sidewalk. When you stop at the highway, raise the front and turn on hazard lights. Keep in mind that parking in high brush can start a fire.
Check your car: You can help prevent burglary and burglary by making sure your car is in good condition. Check your climate and coolant levels, fill all vital engine fluids and make sure your battery is up to date. Check your tire pressure, as the combination of inflated tires and hot tub can lead to a blowout.
MORE: https://azdot.gov/about/transportation-safety/severe-weather
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