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Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week

The National Weather Service has warned people in several cities, including Phoenix and Miami, to avoid the sun over the coming days as temperatures climb to life-threatening numbers.
Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for older adults, children, people with disabilities and those who work outside.
Updated July 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET

A long and intense heat wave is about to bake parts of Arizona, New Mexico and interior California. Meanwhile, a separate broiling front is causing life-threatening temperatures in South Florida.

The National Weather Service has warned people in several cities, including Phoenix and Miami, to avoid the sun this

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