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Phoenix’s Sun Devil - Southwestern Monsoon, Urban Heat Island Influences Record Temperature Streak in Phoenix
Phoenix’s Sun Devil - Southwestern Monsoon, Urban Heat Island Influences Record Temperature Streak in Phoenix
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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Phoenix, Arizona has had 25 consecutive days of 110-degree days, a record heat streak. The Urban Heat Island Effect and a delayed start to the Southwestern monsoon season are each partially responsible for the unrelenting heat of the desert climate.
Potential Useful Information:
Arizona's Monsoon Season (National Weather Service)
More Southwestern United States Monsoon info (National Weather Service)
Looped Radar depicting Southwestern U.S. Monsoon, Rotation about High Pressure
Urban Heat Island information (Environmental Protection Agency)
Phoenix 2020 Urban Heat Island Figures (Arizona State University)
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Enjoy your week, and keep your eyes on the skies!
Potential Useful Information:
Arizona's Monsoon Season (National Weather Service)
More Southwestern United States Monsoon info (National Weather Service)
Looped Radar depicting Southwestern U.S. Monsoon, Rotation about High Pressure
Urban Heat Island information (Environmental Protection Agency)
Phoenix 2020 Urban Heat Island Figures (Arizona State University)
Thanks for listening! Consider leaving a rating on your Podcasting Platform (Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.) and/or giving me a follow on Twitter (or X) @theGavinWhiteWX
Enjoy your week, and keep your eyes on the skies!
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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