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Phoenix Broke 33 Records In 2020: 2nd Warmest Year Ever Recorded
Phoenix broke approximately 33 heat records last year, one of its warmest and driest ever recorded, the National Weather Service said.

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Phoenix broke approximately 33 heat records last year, one of its warmest and driest ever recorded, the National Weather Service said.

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