OPPRESSIVELY HEAT EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF ARIZONA TODAY! (credit: NWS Flagstaff, Arizona)

DISCUSSION: As strong high pressure continues to build into parts of the Southwestern United States through the course of today, incredibly hot and even oppressively hot temperatures will be the theme as strong diurnal heating takes effect!  As a result, the National Weather Service office in Flagstaff, Arizona has already issued Excessive Heat Warnings shown in the graphic below for many areas located beneath 4,000 ft.  As a result of this extreme heat expected, be sure to wear lightly-colored clothing and drink plenty of water to remain hydrated amidst the extreme heat! To learn more about other high-impact weather from across the United States, be sure to click here! 

Excessive heat warnings now in effect from Fri - Sun for elevations below 4k ft in Yavapai Co. and the GCN. #azwx pic.twitter.com/v35HsAaosU

— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) June 2, 2016