The U.S. Weather by the Numbers Lots of triple-digit temperatures tell the story of the relentless early-summer heat.
18 Days of Extreme Heat in Phoenix With No End in Sight As much of the South bakes, Phoenix is poised to break a record set half a century ago of consecutive days with 110-degree or higher temperatures.
Phoenix Firefighters Battle Extreme Heat, Without the Flames A two-week stretch of 110-degree days sends the fire department scrambling to rescue people overcome by heat, and tests a force already accustomed to tough summers.
The Southwest Forecast to See Record-Breaking Heat The National Weather Service forecast 45 record-high temperatures across the country, mostly in the Southwest, ahead of the weekend.
The Heat Wave Across the South and Southwest: By the Numbers Lots of triple-digit numbers tell the story of the early summer’s torrid heat wave.