Residents in Phoenix should brace themselves for a scorcher of a week, as forecasted temperatures are expected to surge into the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Today's slight chance of showers will likely not offer much respite from the heat, with a scant 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 3:00 P.M. and an anticipated high of 104 degrees. West southwest winds are expected to gently pick up at around 5 mph.
Tonight, the odds of rainfall drop to an almost negligible 10 percent before 7:00 P.M., afterward giving way to a mostly clear night with a low hovering around 90 degrees. The calm is scuttled by southwest winds at speeds around 5 mph, further emphasizing the region's aridity.
The extended forecast from the National Weather Service indicates a consistent pattern of blistering heat for Phoenix, with Tuesday and Wednesday bringing sunny skies and soaring temperatures reaching 110 degrees. Even the historically cooler nighttime temperatures will offer little relief with lows anticipated to remain at a toasty 90 degrees.
The heatwave is expected to peak near Independence Day, with Thursday's highs predicted to climb to 111 degrees under uninterrupted sunshine. Commemorating the Fourth of July may involve seeking shade and hydration, as the mercury pushes past comfortable limits. As the sun sets on the nation's birthday, temperatures will modestly dip, with a nighttime low of around 89 degrees. The trend of sweltering days is set to continue right through the end of the week, with Friday's mercury levels potentially hitting a scalding 113 degrees.
Weekend plans will likely need to take the searing heat into account as Saturday and Sunday's forecasts mirror the preceding days, seeing temperatures rise to 112 and 111 degrees respectively. Nights offer a slight withdrawal of the sun's furnace, stagnating at a low of around 89 degrees. Those in Phoenix will have to gear up for a continued stretch of dry and hot conditions, with winds barely breaking the stasis, moving from the south to west at gentle speeds of about 5 mph.
