As the mercury steadily climbs in Phoenix, residents are bracing for a sweltering week ahead. Forecast details from the National Weather Service indicate "Sunny and hot" conditions, with today's temperatures reaching a high near 109 degrees and winds staying calm before becoming westerly. The clear skies offer no reprieve, as the night only cools down to a low around 81 degrees.
Looking forward into the week, the reprieve sought from the heat won’t be found. Tomorrow's and Monday's temperatures are expected to hover even higher, with highs near 113 and 111 degrees respectively. The consistent pattern of clear nights also remains, with predictable lows in the low 80's. As the workweek begins, the National Weather Service anticipates a slight drop in temperature, however, the term drop is used loosely as highs near 108 degrees are still on the docket for Tuesday.
By Wednesday, Phoenix residents might be feeling like they are stuck in a repetitive loop of heat and sun. The midweek forecast once again promises "Sunny and hot" conditions with the high near 110 degrees. Evening conditions will mirror previous nights’, with temperatures cooling slightly to a low around 82 degrees.
In a nod to the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, the weather seems to be paying its own form of respect through intensity, with a high near 112 degrees forecasted. The entire stretch leading up to the holiday won't offer much variability, as clear nights and sunny days remain the unrelenting pattern. Even as the holiday concludes, Thursday night will see the heat lingering, settling to a low around 83 degrees. The steady trend of heat emphasizes the persistence of the southwestern sun.
As usual, the community is advised to practice heat safety measures including hydration, limited outdoor activity during peak hours, and checking in on vulnerable populations. Residents are hoping for a shift in this high-pressure story, but the forecast leaves little room for variation—Friday will continue the hot streak with a high near 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service's extended outlook.
