Phoenix is bracing for a week of sunshine and steadily climbing temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a comfortable high near 97 degrees, while the evening will bring a mild low of around 73 degrees, a light wind shifting from west-southwest to calm after midnight sets the stage for a peaceful night.
The clear skies persist into Friday, with the sun dominating and driving temperatures to a high near 94. The wind remains subtle blowing southwest at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, and come nightfall the pattern holds with temperatures gently descending to a low around 70. Saturday and Saturday night will mimic this pattern, offering nothing but clear skies, where highs peak at 92 and lows dip to a comfortable 72 degrees.
The real heat wave is slated for Sunday onwards, with the sun's fierce hold pushing the mercury to a scorching 100 degrees, and showing no sign of relenting throughout the week. Nights will provide little respite as Sunday night's low is expected to reach a warm 75 degrees, this trend is the beginning of several days marked by high temperatures that soar past the century mark.
Monday through Wednesday, Phoenix will be fully enveloped in the breath of summer with highs steadfast at 103 degrees, the warmth is unrelenting, and there's a stillness in the air, disturbed occasionally by an east wind that shifts from calm to a west-southwest breeze in an afternoon ritual, and while the evenings offer clear skies, they too are warm with lows steadfast in the mid-70s.
Residents and visitors alike are advised to stay hydrated, apply sun protection, and limit time outdoors during peak sunny hours. For those seeking more detailed weather updates, the full forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website.
