As temperatures rise in the Phoenix area, so do the number of heat-related illnesses.
For those keeping score at home, a new record high temperature has been set for Phoenix. Of course this can still go higher today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/BoO4uPdxbc
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 6, 2018
Before noon on Sunday, fire departments from across the Valley responded to three separate mountain rescues at Thunderbird Conservation Park, Pinnacle Peak and Camelback Mountain.
Glendale Fire crews responded to a mountain rescue this morning. The hiker had a heat related illness and had to be wheeled off of the mountain. Please remember to stay hydrated. pic.twitter.com/BsOWrqoWB9
— Glendale Fire Dept. (@GlendaleFire) May 6, 2018
Glendale firefighters responded to Thunderbird Conservation Park to help a man in his 40s “going in-and-out of conscious,” a Glendale fire spokeswoman said.The man was with three other people and firefighters were able to safely big wheel him down the mountain.
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Around 11 a.m., Scottsdale firefighters were called to Pinnacle Peak Trail after receiving reports of a 47-year-old woman suffering “heat-related” issues,” officials said. She was quickly helped down the mountain by fire crews.
Crews are heading up Pinnacle Peak Trail to assist a 47yr old female with heat related issues pic.twitter.com/IB7cdiUCtS
— ScottsdaleFD (@ScottsdaleFire) May 6, 2018
Just before noon, Phoenix firefighters were called to Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail after receiving reports about two female hikers in their 20s starting to feel “overheated.” The pair was close to the bottom of the trail and an off-duty firefighter walked them down to safety.
Phoenix Fire Department TRT members are assisting an overheated hiker down the Cholla trail @ Camelback Mnt. Temps today will be close to 105° PLEASE make sure you hydrate properly & don’t overextend yourself on our beautiful hiking trails here in the Valley #TakeAHikeDoItRight pic.twitter.com/G50dzXm9HX
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) May 6, 2018
Before 12:30 p.m. temperatures had already reached 106-degrees — surpassing the previously set record of 105-degrees in 1947.
The National Weather Service has offered the following tips for people to consider during Excessive Heat Warnings:
It gets even hotter tomorrow. In fact, some places will see record temperatures. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for a lot of the deserts from Phoenix westward. #heatsafety #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/MAU8J1BSlC
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 6, 2018
With temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees, heat stations are being set up across the Valley to help those most in need. For more information on where to find those heat stations, CLICK HERE.
