🌱 Extreme Heat In Yuma + National Public Works Week Celebrations

Hey, people of Yuma! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Yuma Daily.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 103 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. Yuma is expected to experience 106-degree weather this week. The extreme temperatures are due to a heatwave sweeping through the South. The heatwave is expected to begin dissipating on Tuesday. (Fox 7 News)
2. The United States military is testing new high-powered microwave systems at Yuma Proving Ground. The system is meant to counter dangerous drone swarms that are becoming a bigger threat. The Pentagon's Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office lead the demonstration. (Wonderful Engineering)
3. The City of Yuma will be celebrating National Public Works Week starting on Monday. The city will be holding a community outreach open house on May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to discuss public services. On Thursday, the city will be unveiling a new welcome sign created through a city-study collaboration. (City of Yuma)

Today in Yuma:

• Conversational Spanish At Arizona Western College (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Yuma Police Department is searching for a missing person. Manuel Gonzalez Rodriguez, 81-years-old, was last seen on Avenue B and 24th Street. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Yuma is asking for the public's help with its growing kitten population. Visit the link or head over to the shelter to learn more about how to foster. (Facebook)
• Yuma Regional Medical Center recognizes its staff during 2022 National Hospital Week while reflecting on the pandemic. Thank you for all you do! (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.