Unusual heat wave continues throughout the weekend in Phoenix
By Ian Schwartz
Published on March 21, 2026.
A First Alert Day has been issued for the Phoenix area, with temperatures expected to reach near 105 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. The weather is expected to continue throughout the weekend. Health officials have urged residents to take extra precautions, including limiting strenuous activity and drinking more water. Meanwhile, across Arizona, conditions are expected to remain dry, largely unaffected by rain.
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