The highest temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reached 113 degrees on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 108 set in 1989.

Oh, and the scorcher also set a new record for last more than 110 days in the city, previously September 19, 2010.

The record highs will continue through the week, said Gabriel Lojero, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix. A heatwave is forecast over the next six to seven days and temperatures are expected to rise even higher.