Residents of Phoenix, AZ should brace themselves for yet another stretch of scorching days ahead, with temperature forecasts promising little respite from the sweltering heat. According to the National Weather Service, today the city can expect to see a gradual clearing of the morning clouds, leading to sunny skies and a high temperature soaring to near 106 degrees. Winds are expected to shift from the east southeast to the west as the morning progresses.
The weather pattern takes only a slight detour tonight with a marginal 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and midnight. Otherwise, the sky will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will hover around a low of 89 degrees, with the day’s west winds calming down after midnight, setting the scene for yet another hot, arid day to follow.
Friday's temperature is forecasted to rise even higher, with the mercury hitting near 110 degrees under sunny skies. The usual calm of the morning is anticipated to give way to a mild west breeze in the afternoon. And it appears that there will be no break in the evening either, with Friday night only cooling down to a low around 91 degrees and the skies partly clouded.
The weekend forecasts, promise little to no relief, exemplifying the relentless heatwave that grips the region this time of the year. Saturday's high is expected to reach a scorching 112 degrees while Sunday pushes the envelope, even further, flirting with a high near 113, under clear skies. Winds throughout the weekend are projected to be gentle, but with, evening temperatures only dipping to the low 90s, the evenings will offer minimal cooling.
The start of the new week is unlikely to bring any significant change, with Monday and Tuesday likely to echo the weekend's searing temperatures, hovering around 112 and 110 degrees respectively. While the nights may hint at potential thunderstorms with a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain, it's clear that the dominant story will be the sustained heat that has become a staple of summer in Phoenix.
