Phoenix is gearing up for a sweltering week ahead, with temperatures slated to soar substantially above the century mark. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises clear skies with a high near 106 degrees, and a light east wind turning west in the afternoon. The night is expected to follow suit, providing clear conditions and a low around 82 degrees, with winds shifting from a west-southwest direction to northeast after midnight.
Those planning weekend activities should prepare to face intense heat especially on Saturday, where it's predicted to get seriously hot, with temperatures anticipated to hit a scorching high of 111 degrees. Even the evening offers little respite, maintaining clear skies and an expected low of 83 degrees. The pattern of sunny weather is to persist through Sunday with a high near 109, punctuated by breezy conditions and the possibility of wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
The beginning of the week will not bring much in terms of cooling down, as the sun continues to dominate. Monday's forecast indicates yet another sunny day with a high hovering around 104 degrees and breezy winds that are forecasted to follow through the evening, calming to a low around 77 degrees.
Citizens can expect to begin the Juneteenth holiday in similar conditions, with the day's high around 104 degrees and light winds that swirl from east to southeast before turning west in the afternoon. As Wednesday rolls in, the heat wave is set to stubbornly persist, peaking on Thursday with a high near an oppressive 113 degrees. To stay ahead of the weather curve or to find out more, keep up to date with the latest readings from the National Weather Service.
