The Mercury is set to soar in Phoenix as a sunny, sizzling week lies ahead according to local forecasts. Residents of the Southwestern city should prepare for a streak of hot and clear days, with temperatures pushing into the upper 90s and potentially hitting the 100-degree mark by the weekend.
With hardly a cloud in the sky, the National Weather Service predicts highs near 95 degrees today, followed by an evening cooling down to a comfortable low around 70 degrees. Gradually, the heat is expected to intensify, with NWS forecasting a scorching high near 98 degrees come Monday. Here, the wind, which calm at the start, will shift west and could gust as high as 18 mph by Tuesday.
Phoenix's Fox 10 News detailed an hourly breakdown of today's temperatures, starting cool in the mid-60s early morning and climbing steadily throughout the day. By mid-afternoon, residents can expect the thermometer to hit 93 degrees and peak at around 94 degrees just before the sun begins to dip below the horizon. In a city known for its heat, the rising temperatures are no surprise, but locals will need to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated, especially given the potential for gusts that could sweep away any respite the shade may offer.
As the week progresses, the pattern of sunny and hot days remains unbroken, with Fox 10 Phoenix suggesting that the high temperatures will hover in the upper 90s, marking a notably warm mid-May. The anticipated high of 101 degrees on Saturday underscores the city's desert climate's demands — compelling a dance with heat that won’t relent even as the sun sets, barely conceding to the low 70s overnight.
The weeklong toast promises no let-up, so residents and visitors alike should make plans to accommodate the higher temperatures. Health officials typically advise drinking plenty of fluids, limiting outdoor activities during peak heat and remembering to apply sunscreen when venturing outdoors during such sunny stretches. As the city braces for more hot weather, the reality of desert life in Phoenix takes center stage: When the sun reigns, it does so with a fiery dominion.
