A late-season heat wave is setting new records across the Southwest, with Phoenix hitting 117 degrees, its highest September temperature on record.
Ian Livingston reports for The Washington Post.
In short:
- Phoenix hit a September record of 117 degrees, with temperatures expected to remain 15 to 25 degrees above normal.
- Excessive heat warnings are in place across Arizona, Nevada and California, with highs extending into the 110-120 degree range in some desert areas.
- The heat is also fueling fire risks, with conditions intensifying blazes near Los Angeles.
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