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Phoenix Will Be Slammed By A Rare, Dangerous & Deadly Heatwave This Week

It's hot hot hot!
Phoenix Weather Will See A Rare & Deadly Heatwave This Week
Sean Pavone | Dreamstine
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It's getting hot hot hot in the desert and Phoenix weather will experience a dangerously rare and deadly heatwave that'll make you want to stay inside this week.

The National Weather Service is warning Valley residents that a deadly wave of heat is making its way through the state.

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Heat of this magnitude is rare, dangerous, and deadly.


NWS Phoenix

So much so that an Excessive Heat Warning was issued through Saturday, August 1. 

The Valley will see highs upward of 116 F now through the weekend "with only minor cooling into Saturday."

You might want to sit this one out if you plan on being outdoors this weekend—stay cool out there Arizonans!

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