Phoenix residents, brace yourselves for an onslaught of blistering heat as the city is forecasted to experience soaring temperatures stretching into the realms of the 100s this week. According to the National Weather Service, today's high will hover around a sweltering 102 degrees with light winds shifting from east to west in the afternoon.
The nighttime will offer little respite, as temperatures are only expected to drop to around 75 degrees. The scorching trend continues with Friday and Saturday mirroring today's heat, reaching a high near 104 degrees. The evening air will cool down slightly, touching the mid-70s.
While the days ahead are set to bake under a relentless sun, the skies will remain mostly clear. The National Weather Service predicts that Sunday will be sunny with a high near 103, and gentle winds will make an afternoon appearance. By nightfall, the winds will wane as the temperature settles back to approximately 75 degrees.
Come Monday, the start of the working week offers no deviation from the sizzling pattern. A high near 103 degrees is expected, with winds remaining light and variable. Tuesday's outlook is equally arid, with daytime temperatures peaking at 104 degrees and nighttime lows hovering around the mid to high 70s. The heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with an anticipated high of 107 degrees in an unyielding display of summer's early arrival.
