Phoenix Could Break More Heat Records In October

PHOENIX — Phoenix is on track to break the record for most 100 degree days in October, beating out the record of 15 days in 1991.

The National Weather Service in Phoenix said the city could break that record — one of the few heat records still in tact this year — as triple-digit temperatures are set to persist throughout the month. October has seen eight triple-digit days so far.

"Still a couple weeks to go as the latest 100°F day in Phoenix is Oct 27th," the weather service tweeted Tuesday.

Following what has been the hottest and driest summer on record, temperatures will be warmer than normal in October, even as the mornings cool down.

According to the city's forecast, 100 degree temperatures are expected Tuesday through Thursday with weekend temperatures expected to reach the high 90s.