Triple-digit temperatures to hinder firefighting, challenge records in Southwest USA

[Martin Oliver Cloonan]

A surge of warmth is forecast in the Southwest that will challenge not only weary firefighters battling numerous wildfires but also record highs in several cities.

Temperatures are expected to be 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above normal into early next week, landing in the upper 90s to 110 degrees in several locations.

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