At least six people have tragically died from heat-related causes in the scorching metro Phoenix area so far this year, as reported by Arizona's Maricopa Department of Public Health. An additional 87 deaths are currently under investigation for potential heat-related factors up to last Saturday, according to the latest weekly update on the department's online heat surveillance information.
Temperatures soared to a blistering 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius) in Phoenix on Thursday and Friday, marking the hottest days of 2024 thus far. The region remains under an excessive heat warning due to a dome of high pressure, with a slight chance of moisture and cooling over the upcoming weekend.
