Physicians warn of early extreme heat risks

Physicians at Valleywise Health have issued health warnings amid an historic March heat wave, as temperatures are expected to push past 100 degrees next week. An unexpected heat surge can be especially dangerous because as our bodies don’t have enough time to adjust to the high temperatures.

This sudden change can increase the risk of heat stress and heat stroke. Experts say if the first 100-degree day of the year occurs now, it would be roughly 100 days ahead of when it was expected.

The earliest 100-degree day ever recorded in Arizona was on March 26, 1988.

Dr. David Sklar, professor at ASU’s John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss more about these new heat dangers.