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Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Parts of Arizona, Texas and South Florida are forecast to see dangerous temperatures again after a weekend of extreme heat. Forecasters warn against spending time outdoors.
Phoenix is on track to surpass the city's heat wave record of 18 consecutive days of 110 degrees and above.

After a weekend of broiling heat waves in the Southwest and South Florida, more extreme heat is forecast to build throughout the week.

Forecasters say residents of both regions should stay out of the sun as much as possible.

Across the country, heat waves are getting, called it a dire consequence of climate change.

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