As Phoenix, Arizona, braces for a varied week in weather, local residents and visitors should prepare for sunshine and potential thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today's partly sunny skies with a high near 101 degrees will transition into a partly cloudy evening, with temperatures dropping to around 78 degrees.
The forecast for tomorrow anticipates a noticeable shift, with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m., culminating in a high near 90 degrees. As the winds vary from south 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon, Phoenix residents can expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth, and quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, the weather is slated to be more intense, with an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. While the low is predicted to hover around 72 degrees, new rainfall amounts could be between a quarter and half of an inch. By Monday, the chance of showers drops to 30% before 11 a.m., ushering in a mostly sunny day with a high near 93 degrees.
Tuesday's forecast signals a return to clearer skies, with sunny conditions and a high near 97 degrees. In a typical desert fashion, the evenings will provide little relief from the heat, with Tuesday night's temperatures expected to fall to a low around 73 degrees. As the week progresses, Phoenix will see sunny days with temperatures steadily climbing, reaching a high near 104 degrees by Friday.
