The Brief

PHOENIX - While we're still in the midst of our heat spell, the worst has finally passed.

On Thursday afternoon at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the high temperature reached 118 degrees. This set a new record high temperature for the day, but also a record for the month of August. Record highs were also set around the state, such as in Show Low and Casa Grande.

Today:

The forecast high will cap at 113 degrees on Friday. This is still warm enough to continue the Extreme Heat Warning , which is in place through this evening. It will be dry through the day, and breezy to windy across the state.

In far eastern Arizona , a few spot showers or storms will be possible through the afternoon and evening. Overnight and into early Saturday morning, there's a l

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