Phoenix residents are bracing for a sweltering week ahead as temperatures are predicted to soar into triple digits in the coming days. The city is expected to experience a high near 98 degrees on Tuesday, with the mercury dropping to a low around 71 in the evening. The dry heat will persist throughout the week with clear skies, according to the National Weather Service.
Daily high temperatures will run a few to several degrees above normal each day through the rest of the week, with lower desert highs in the 90s to low 100s. Typical afternoon breeziness is expected each day. Minor to Moderate HeatRisk will prevail through the rest of the week. pic.twitter.com/Am0NMDesp9
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 14, 2024
Wednesday's forecast shows a continuation of the sunny trend, with the temperature peaking near 96 degrees. The clear skies at night will offer little reprieve, as the low hovers around 72 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. Gusty winds of up to 25 mph are anticipated on Thursday, likely doing little to alleviate the heat that punches through the air even as the sun wanes.
As detailed by FOX 10 Phoenix, by Friday the heat will intensify, pushing the high to near 100 degrees. The weekend promises even higher temperatures with Saturday's high expected to reach a scorching 102 degrees and Sunday's high not far behind at approximately 101 degrees. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak temperatures.
Temperatures are forecasted to remain stubbornly high into the early days of next week, with Monday's high near 98 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
However, a slight relief seems to be on the horizon as Tuesday's high is anticipated to dip slightly to 95 degrees, and the night temperatures follow suit, descending to an expected 67 degrees, as noted by FOX 10 Phoenix. The almost week-long heat wave is anticipated to grasp Phoenix, holding it tight within its warm embrace.
