Phoenix residents can expect a scorcher of a week ahead with predictions of sunny skies and steadily climbing temperatures. The National Weather Service projects highs inching from 91 degrees on Friday to near triple digits by the start of next week. Overnights are providing little relief, staying in the mid-60s to low 70s.
Despite the calm wind forecasted for the rest of the week, temperatures are set to blaze past the 90s mark. Friday is predicted to bring a high near 91, while the wind remains calm picking up only between 7 and 10 mph. As the weekend sets in, Fox 10 Phoenix signals that the mercury will rise even further, with Saturday potentially hitting 94 degrees and Sunday making a jump to 97.
Clear, starry nights may offer some visual consolation as the city braces for intense heat. According to Fox 10 Phoenix's 7-day forecast, nighttime temperatures will hover around the 70-degree mark, climbing slightly as the week progresses. Monday night, in particular, will barely dip to a low around 72.
As the new workweek commences, there's no respite in sight, with the thermostat set to test the limits of air conditioning systems citywide. The National Weather Service warns of "sunny and hot" days with Monday possibly reaching 98 degrees. By midweek, Phoenix is preparing to endure a high near 97 degrees on Wednesday, consistent through to Thursday, as calm winds continue to dominate the scene.
