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Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat

Bloomberg Markets Saturday 01 August 2026, 12:34 UTC By Brian K. Sullivan 1 min read
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Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat Phoenix has had a record-breaking run of high temperatures and that streak will continue through the coming week, as heat and fire risks spread across the wider US West. Through July 31, Phoenix had reached 95F (35C) or higher 100 times so far this year, said Marc Chenard, a senior branch forecaster at the US Weather Prediction Center.

Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat Phoenix has had a record-breaking run of high temperatures and that streak will continue through the coming week, as heat and fire risks spread across the wider US West. Through July 31, Phoenix had reached 95F (35C) or higher 100 times so far this year, said Marc Chenard, a senior branch forecaster at the US Weather Prediction Center.
Phoenix (LOCATION) US West (LOCATION) Marc Chenard (PERSON) the US Weather Prediction Center (ORG)
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