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Excessive Heat Warning for south-central AZ with localized Major HeatRisk today for the Phoenix metro. Hot and humid conditions will continue through this weekend.

Thunderstorm chances this afternoon and early evening focused across eastern half of Pinal Co., far eastern Maricopa County, and into southern Gila County. Strong winds and blowing dust are the main threats today over Phoenix and areas east and southeast of Phoenix. Daily chances of isolated lower desert storms and scattered higher terrain storms increasing over the weekend.

Very hot temperatures with near Major HeatRisk are expected this weekend, with areas of Major HeatRisk developing by early next week.

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Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worse case scenario.

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