Residents of Phoenix, brace yourselves to embrace a scorching week ahead as the mercury is set to rise, delivering a heatwave that's more than a simple summer sizzle. According to the National Weather Service, today Phoenix will see clear skies with a high near 97 degrees, as calm easterly breezes shift to the west in the afternoon. When night falls, temperatures are expected to drop to a comfortable 70 degrees, although gusty winds may pick up, peaking at 25 mph occasionally swiftly.
As the weekend rolls in, the heat refuses to take a back seat. Saturday forecasts are showing unwavering sunshine, pushing the high to a near 90 degrees. The winds will persist, with the possibility of catching one off-guard with 20 mph gusts. The evening will bring some respite, as the temperature dips to a mild 69 degrees and the wind settles down, turning into a gentle whisper by the night's end.
The clear, sunny pattern continues unabated into Sunday, with the desert city hitting a high of around 95 degrees. For those planning outdoor activities, the wind should not pose a significant obstacle, maintaining a light presence throughout the day. By nighttime, clear skies remain dominant with a low circling 72 degrees, maintaining ideal conditions for any evening escapades in the urban oasis of the Southwest.
The climb in temperature marks its peak on Memorial Day as thermostats are expected to break the 100-degree mark, settling at a toasty 101 degrees. Despite the heat, a calm wind persists, gently becoming a western breeze in the afternoon. As the sun tucks itself away, the heat will hang in the air with Monday night forecasts predicting clear skies and a low of 74 degrees.
As if not to be outdone by the weekend, the heat marches on through the early days of the workweek with Tuesday and Wednesday taking the lead, each day anticipating a sunny high near 103 degrees. The balmy nights that follow will hover at a consistent 74 degrees beneath mostly clear skies, according to predictions from the National Weather Service. Continuing the trend, Thursday's outlook gives no quarter from the relentless sun, expecting a high near 102 degrees amidst the calm desert winds.
