Phoenix residents are bracing for a scorching week ahead with temperatures set to simmer above the 100-degree mark, starting with a sunny 105 degrees today and an expected high of 113 by Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The wind, albeit offering a modest reprieve with breezes up to 25 mph, will do little to cool the desert city as it faces this prolonged heatwave.

The warm-up kicks off with a clear sky tonight and lows around 79 degrees, Southwest winds easing but still potentially gusting up to 20 mph while moving into Juneteenth temperatures will hover around 105 again calm winds expected to pick up slightly in the afternoon, The rest of the week will see a similar pattern: sunny days followed by mostly clear nights. Wednesday night's mild winds will settle into a calmer breeze as the low dips to around 81, suggesting a weak boundary between exertion under the sun and the respite of evening.

In anticipation of the intense heat, city officials are likely to implement safety measures and warn residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours. Public cooling centers are expected to provide shelter, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without access to air conditioning. With Thursday's temperatures reaching a hot 111 degrees and only a slight wind change, the battle against the heat is far from over.

By Friday, the thermometer is poised to push even higher, forecasting a blistering high of 113 degrees with winds picking up to 10 mph, which might feel more like a convection oven than a cooling breeze, Friday night brings marginal relief with temperatures slated to drop to 88 degrees, but it offers a silent concession to the reality that the heart of summer holds Arizona firmly. Saturday's forecast remains relentlessly sunny and hot, peaking near 112 degrees and thus adding to the arid narrative of this desert metropolis.

As the weekend wraps up, Sunday continues the trend with soaring temperatures expected to reach near 110 degrees, while light winds continue to offer the slightest breath against the unyielding heat.