"Phoenix Shatters 50-Year Heat Record with 19 Consecutive Days of 110-Degree Scorchers"

Phoenix has broken a 50-year record with a streak of 19 consecutive days of temperatures over 110 degrees, surpassing the previous record set in 1974. The city has also experienced nine consecutive days with low temperatures above 90 degrees. The heat wave is part of a larger trend of extreme temperatures across the Southwest, with millions of people under extreme heat advisories nationwide. City officials have warned of the health risks and have set up hydration stations and cooling centers to help residents cope with the heat.