Monsoon Rains Bring Relief to Historically Hot Southwest

The historic heat wave that has plagued the U.S. Southwest throughout July is finally beginning to subside with the arrival of late monsoon rains. Metro Phoenix is expected to see temperatures below 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in a month, providing some relief from the scorching heat. The downward trend is also expected in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Death Valley. However, the extreme heat is now hitting the eastern part of the U.S., with soaring temperatures moving from the Midwest into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. July is projected to be the hottest month globally on record, and the new heat records are just one example of the extreme weather seen across the country this month.