Phoenix is bracing for an intense heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring to a sizzling 110 degrees. Residents will likely be on the lookout for any available shade. According to the National Weather Service, the weather will stay sunny and extremely hot, with a gentle breeze shifting west at about 5 mph in the afternoons. Nighttime offers little relief, with temperatures expected to stay around 90 degrees.
Tonight's forecast projects a clear sky with the low around 90 degrees, west wind maintaining a gentle pace of about 5 mph. The weekend kicks off with a high of 109 degrees on Saturday, according to the extended forecast, and won't cool off much when the sun sets, offering up a low of 89 degrees. Sunday continues this trend with a nearly identical temperature profile, and while the National Weather Service forecasts a slight dip to 107 degrees on Wednesday, that figure trails upward again to 108 by next Thursday, solidifying the sun's relentless grip on the Phoenix area.
On Monday, the new week will continue the trend, with temperatures reaching 110 degrees and a familiar west wind blowing at about 5 mph. By mid-August, residents are well accustomed to this routine, maintaining high hydration levels and scheduling outdoor activities around the cooler parts of the day. Monday and Tuesday nights will offer little respite, with temperatures only slightly below 90 degrees, providing scant relief from the daytime heat, as reported by the National Weather Service.
