North America Faces Continued Extreme Heat

This weekend sees a continuation of extreme heat across various regions in North America. Phoenix, Arizona, faces record-breaking temperatures reaching 115 degrees with an excessive heat warning in effect through Monday, coupled with air quality alerts due to high ozone levels. In Idaho, temperatures are expected to reach triple digits, although smoke from Oregon wildfires might cause haze. Meanwhile, British Columbia experienced record-breaking daily temperatures, with Lytton hitting 40.3°C, the highest in the nation. Across Illinois, milder temperatures have been observed compared to the record-breaking heat in other regions, with upcoming temperatures expected to peak at 92 degrees. Similarly, a slight cooling trend is expected in Texoma with temperatures dropping to the upper 90s by the end of the week.