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Published on May 01, 2024
Phoenix Braces for Sweltering Week, With Temperatures Approaching Mid-90sSource: Unsplash/Kyle Kempt

Phoenix residents can look forward to a blazing hot week ahead, with sunshine dominating the forecast and temperatures inching toward the mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service. Patrons seeking a respite from the intense heat are out of luck, the National Weather Service predicts a high of nearly 91 degrees today, while evenings will provide mild relief, with lows hovering around the mid-60s.

The following days will see a consistent pattern of clear skies, as the nighttime lows steadily increase, from 66 degrees this evening, to an expected 68 degrees by the end of the week. Residents will experience calm winds in the evenings, and light breezes picking up in the afternoon hours, posing no reprieve from the early May heatwave, according to the National Weather Service's detailed forecast.

FOX10 Phoenix's comprehensive temperature breakdown offers an hourly glimpse into today's climate conditions, indicating a steady climb in temperatures starting from 69° at 5 AM, reaching a sweltering 90° by 3 PM. Residents planning their day can expect consistent heat, with only a slight dip in temperatures in the early hours, as reported by FOX10 Phoenix.

The city's 7-day weather forecast anticipates the temperature to peak on Saturday at a high near 94 degrees, while Sunday brings slightly cooler, yet still toasty conditions with a high of 88 degrees and a noticeable breeze, For the early risers, or those working into the we hours, the temperature is expected to drop to the low 60s by early next week, offering Phoenix dwellers a mild start to their mornings before the heat intensifies later in the day.