As Phoenix enters another week, residents can expect a clear sky and climbing temperatures, with the mercury pushing past the century mark as early as Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the city is set to bask in sunshine, with no sign of relief from the heat shortly. With humidity sitting comfortably at 28% and visibility at a sharp 10 miles, the conditions are ripe for those looking to enjoy the outdoors, albeit with plenty of sunscreen and water.
Temperatures today are expected to reach a high near 93 degrees, accompanied by a gentle, yet breezy north wind which will shift westerly, intensifying with gusts that could hit 25 mph, making it a day where hats should be held tight and lightweight objects secured. The evening promises clear skies and a dip to a balmy 68 degrees, while the breezes persist, changing direction to the northeast and possibly reaching speeds of up to 20 mph.
The National Weather Service data foresees the thermometer nudging upwards as the week progresses. Tuesday's high is pegged near 97 degrees, with winds remaining light and variable, shifting from the east in the morning to the west in the afternoon. By Wednesday, the forecast anticipates a high near 102 degrees with a continuation of calm winds that will move westerly later in the day.
In the evenings, Phoenix residents can look forward to conditions mellowing slightly, with clear night skies and temperatures hovering in the low 70s, while light west winds provide some semblance of a cool down.
Late in the week, the NWS expects a sustained pattern of clear sunny days with highs consistently above 100 degrees. Thursday is predicted to peak near 104, with subsequent days fluctuating only slightly in thermal readings.
As the weekend approaches, the weather forecast indicates Saturday will carry on with abundant sunshine and a high nearing 99 degrees, the evening then cooling to about 71 degrees. On Sunday, the day starts off serenely calm, but by afternoon, a light westerly breeze will again grace the city, keeping the temperature steady near 99 degrees.
