Arizona is expected to remain decidedly hot and dry this week, with temperatures confidently scaling the heights of the high 100, according to the National Weather Service. For residents of Phoenix, this heat is no stranger, yet it continues to boldly demand attention as the city moves toward the close of August. "Today Sunny, with a high near 108," indicates a serene start to the week, under the governance of a generally calm wind which will become westerly around 5 mph by the afternoon as reported by the NWS.
As dusk settles, the temperature is predicted to gracefully decline, reaching a low around 83, with a gentle west wind. This quietude is slated to dissolve, however, with Tuesday forecasting a similar zenith of 108 degrees, under the influence of an easterly breeze that will gradually choose to veer west in the afternoon. Tuesday night, however, introduces a stray character — a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11:00 p.m., teasing the city with the prospect of a nocturnal spectacle.
The midweek outlook continues the theme of clear skies and soaring heat. "Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 102," promises a slight respite with an east-southeast wind around 5 mph, which will later submit to a northwestern direction as reported by the NWS. The evening commits to the clear trend, providing a low of around 83. As we advance towards the weekend, Thursday's high of 106 under an impartial sky represents a steady narrative for Phoenix's residents, who are well-versed in navigating the relentless warmth of their urban desertscape.
According to the forecast, Friday doesn't stray far from the script — "Sunny, with a high near 105" — as the city can expect another day baked in sunlight, with an east-southeast wind that is to eventually transform west by the afternoon. The nights from Tuesday through to Friday share a common bond of mostly clear skies and low 80s, creating a consistent evening backdrop as the week unfolds. The story remains consistent, with Saturday predicting a high of 106 and Sunday turning up the heat slightly to 107 — both days ushered in by an obliging east wind and escorted out by a westerly flow.
