HEAT WAVE: Temps to flirt with 100 degrees before a break later in the week

Triple-digit temps return: Desert Southwest braces for early week heat spike

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Get ready for a scorcher. The Desert Southwest is heading into another stretch of hotter-than-normal weather, with temperatures expected to soar well into the triple digits starting Sunday and continuing into early next week. According to the National Weather Service, a strong ridge of high pressure is building over the region, locking in dry and sunny conditions. The setup is expected to push daytime highs roughly fiv…

HEAT WAVE: Temps to flirt with 100 degrees before a break later in the week

Temperatures are soaring and will peak early next week. Highs near 100 are expected in some valley locations by Monday. On Tuesday, there is a decent chance we will break the high temperature record of 97 Fahrenheit, which was set back in 1949.RELATED: State of the Stream: Boise River flowing fast, frigid at 1,220 cfsIn the central mountains, temperatures will be warm, and water sports will be popular for those seeking a reprieve from the hot su…