![]() ![]() See just how hot it is forecast to be in Phoenix this week Some areas of Phoenix, mainly to the south, are still likely to reach the record 115, with temperatures approaching 120 degrees in isolated places. High temperatures could vary from 114 to 119 degrees. The northern portions of the Phoenix area are the most likely to experience uncertainty due to smoke obstruction. #azwx #azfire /H17VPF7ixK- NWS Phoenix June 14, 2021 ![]() Here is a satellite loop from GOES-17 for today, showing the large smoke plume from the #TelegraphFire and the elevated smoke drifting westward. Yes, that is (lofted) smoke you are seeing outside. This reduces the intensity of the sunlight that can heat the region, especially when thick smoke plumes are present.ĭaytime heating could be impacted by the smoke plume Tuesday because of easterly winds pushing the smoke into the Phoenix metro area. Light is absorbed by smoke particles, which are dark and can be widespread in the air during wildfire events. 8d35xBGgXS- Grand Canyon NPS June 15, 2021 An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through the week. A thick layer of lofted smoke could be seen at the Grand Canyon as the sun set Monday night.ĭramatic sunset on this Monday, June 14, 2021, due in part to lofted smoke from wildfires in central Arizona. Smoke can be seen from the GOES-17 satellite expanding northwestward toward Phoenix, as well as trailing north through Arizona as far as the Four Corners. ![]() The Mescal fire just to its east has burned 72,250 acres and is at 88% containment. The Telegraph fire has burned 123,078 acres since June 4 and is just 68% contained. “Wildfire smoke could keep Phoenix from reaching a record high temperature Tuesday,” said NWS Phoenix in its area forecast discussion. There is uncertainty in the outcome for record-breaking temperatures due to the smoke from two large wildfires burning east of Phoenix. The Telegraph Fire burns in the Pinal Mountains outside of Globe as seen from Globe on June 14, 2021.Telegraph Fire David Wallace/The Republic/Imagn Content Services, LLCĪrizona communities asked to evacuate after Telegraph Fire jumps the containment line ![]()
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