Phoenix has broken an 112-year record for heat. National Weather Service meteorologists say the Arizona city had a high of 117 degrees on Friday. That broke the previous mark of 115 degrees dating back to 1905.

Meteorologists say the normal high temperature for July 7 in Phoenix is 107 degrees. So far this year, the temperature at Sky Harbor Airport has reached at least 110 degrees 17 times. READ MORE


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