Residents in Phoenix, AZ, should prepare for a mix of sunny skies and potential rain this week, with the chance for showers and thunderstorms peaking twice today and tonight. With a 30 percent likelihood of precipitation between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., the weather will otherwise remain mostly sunny, boasting a high near 103 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light, starting from the east southeast at around 5 mph and transitioning to the west during the morning hours.
As the day winds down, skies will turn mostly cloudy, and the chance of rain bumps up slightly to 40 percent, mainly before 11 p.m. This evening's temps are set to dip to around 84, and while the west wind will hold at a light 5 mph, it should become calm as night falls, providing a bit of respite from the daytime heat.
As for tomorrow, the forecast predicts a decreased chance of showers and thunderstorms at 20 percent, with weather largely staying mostly sunny and a high once again hovering around the 104-degree mark. The usually calm winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south at about 5 mph in the morning, accompanying the rise in temperature.
The pattern of evening relief from the heat continues with tomorrow night's partly cloudy skies and a low of about 85 degrees. Residents looking to enjoy a cooler breeze at night may find solace as the south wind at around 5 mph shifts to the east after midnight, even though the chance of rain remains a constant companion before 11 p.m.
As the weekend approaches, Phoenix anticipates a prolonged sunny stretch starting Friday, with daily highs reaching above the 100-degree threshold, peaking on Tuesday near 109 degrees. Nighttime temperatures will drop to the mid-80s, and while winds throughout the period are expected to stay tame. For detailed weather updates and advisories, continue to follow the National Weather Service.
