"Record-breaking Heatwave in Phoenix Continues as Monsoon Rains Offer Hope for Relief"

Phoenix experiences its 31st consecutive day with temperatures of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit, while other parts of the U.S. also face extreme heat. July is predicted to be the hottest month ever recorded, with the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service declaring it beyond record-breaking. Wildfires continue to spread in California's Mojave National Preserve, and a wildfire in Washington state has crossed into British Columbia. The heat wave is causing health risks and disproportionately affecting the poorest and people of color, who are more likely to lack air conditioning. Relief may come in the form of seasonal thunderstorms, but temperatures are expected to rise again later in the week.