PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hot week is ahead for the deserts of Arizona, with a Heat Watch and First Alert weather days for extreme heat.

Look for a high of 107 degrees today in the Valley, which is about two degrees above normal for this time of year in Phoenix. Sunny skies and light winds are expected.

A ridge of high pressure is repositioning itself this week to the Four Corners region. This will have two main impacts for Arizona. First, the heat will intensify as temperatures rise. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Wednesday through Friday for the Valley. All three days will be First Alert weather days as well for the heat.

Temperatures are set to climb to near record levels all three days, with afternoon highs between 111 and 113 degrees. Very little relief is expected overnig

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