Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Aug. 28 for Desert Southwest
KYMA KECY has extended the Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, for the Desert Southwest.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 7:06 p.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Aug. 28 for Desert Southwest
An Extreme Heat Warning has been extended until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, for the Desert Southwest, according to KYMA KECY. The warning, which was previously in effect, now covers a longer period due to dangerously hot conditions.
With the heat and higher humidity expected over the weekend, heat index levels will be high, and "feels like" temperatures will range between 110 and 120 degrees, the outlet reported. Officials urge residents to practice heat safety at all times to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET
Heat Index Could Reach 120 Degrees as Warning Extended
An Extreme Heat Warning has been extended until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, for the Desert Southwest, according to KYMA KECY. The warning, issued by the office, covers the region due to dangerously hot conditions.
With the heat and higher humidity expected over the weekend, heat index levels will be high, and "feels like" temperatures will be between 110 and 120 degrees, the office reported. Officials urge residents to practice heat safety at all times to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Aug 21, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ETFirst report
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Aug. 28 for Desert Southwest
An Extreme Heat Warning has been extended until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, for the Desert Southwest, according to KYMA KECY. The warning, issued by the station's weather team, covers the region through that time due to dangerously hot conditions.
With heat and higher humidity expected over the weekend, heat index levels will be high, making "feels like" temperatures range between 110 and 120 degrees, KYMA reported. The station urges residents to practice heat safety at all times to prevent heat-related illnesses.
The situation remains developing, and further updates may follow.
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