Sunflower and sun

What is a sunflower to do but bask in the sun on a warm day? Photo by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star

Triple digit temperatures return this week with a vengeance, with highs expected to reach 106 or greater this weekend into Monday.

These will be the hottest temperatures southeast Arizona has experienced in 2018, so it's worth reminding those will be working or spending time outdoors to take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water.

High: 99

Low: 71


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