Phoenix residents can expect to quickly pull out their umbrellas for what could be a brief encounter with showers today, followed by a return to sun and warmth typical of the city. According to the National Weather Service, there's "a slight chance of showers between 11am and 4pm," but the rest of the day should remain sunny with a high near 99 degrees. Winds are also predicted to pick up, potentially gusting as strong as 25 mph, a reminder that Phoenix's weather favors the bold.
Tonight, the breezes will continue, albeit with less vigor as they slow down to 5 to 10 mph after midnight, bringing in mostly clear skies and a more temperate low around 72. The foreseen gusts could reach up to 25 mph, serving to cool the desert night. On Tuesday, calm returns with a forecast of "sunny, with a high near 91," according to the National Weather Service. Light breezes are anticipated to continue ushering in the evenings with subsequent nighttime lows in the upper 60s through the week.
The rest of the week unfolds with a clear pattern; sunny days and clear nights are set to dominate. The highs will range from the low 90s to a more scorching 101 by Sunday, a typical swathe of the Phoenix heat tapestry. Residents should remember to stay hydrated and shaded as the week progresses, especially during the peak heat expected over the weekend.
Specially, Wednesday will be "Sunny, with a high near 94," a slight hike from Tuesday's more modest peak. The light winds playing across the city will shift from an east-southeast to a westerly direction in the afternoons, perhaps to just gently remind residents of cooler places. The week is on track to culminate on an even higher note, with Sunday's weather being "Sunny, with a high near 101," the National Weather Service projects, challenging Phoenix's denizens to find respite from the heat and to stay cool under the desert sun.
