It's Been 100 Degrees F for 100 Days in Phoenix--This Heat Wave Will Keep the Streak Going
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from www.scientificamerican.com1 week ago
The temperature has risen to and often well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix, reflecting a record-hot summer for the Southwest, surpassing previous years' averages.
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Matt Salerno from the NWS notes the rarity of consecutive record-breaking summers, emphasizing a significant average temperature increase in Phoenix, affecting daily life.
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Las Vegas meteorologist Matt Woods describes this summer's heat as brutal with only six days having highs below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, differing from last year's pattern.
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The continuing heat wave is attributed to a persistent heat dome over the Southwest, marking a stark contrast to the temperature fluctuations experienced last summer.
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