Phoenix sets record in hellishly hot summer – but relief is in sight

The Arizona capital reached 55th day above 110F this year, but forecast says that cooler temps - even rain - are on the horizon

Residents in Phoenix, Arizona, are set to experience some relief from the blistering heatwave following the city's record of the most days at or above 110F (43.3C) this year despite reaching 112F (44.4C) on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

On Sunday, the NWS announced that temperatures in Arizona's largest city will finally begin to retreat closer to the seasonal normal" with highs expected to range between 102F (38.9C) and 104F (40C) between Monday and Friday. Sunday's temperature broke the daily high record of 111F (43.9C) set in 1990.