A strong high pressure system is forcing air to sink, which then compresses and warms. This results in a significant rise in temperature. The entire state and a large surrounding region are affected by this weather pattern.

Further details about the system's impact are available. It is known that the high pressure extends from northern Mexico to the Four Corners, covering a wide area.

The heat is expected to continue, with only a slight chance of showers by the weekend. For more information, readers can consult the original report.