Phoenix is bracing for an intense heat wave with temperatures set to soar well beyond the century mark in the days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect a high near 112 degrees today, with the mercury climbing to a scorching 115 degrees by Juneteenth. Evening temperatures are forecasted to linger around the low 80s, providing little respite from the day's extreme heat.
Climate patterns indicate a consistent trend of sunny and hot conditions for the remainder of the week. Tomorrow's forecast promises clear skies with a low of approximately 83 degrees. This pattern is set to persistently continue, with Friday set to be another blazer, featuring highs near 110 degrees. The weekend is expected to offer a slight reprieve, though conditions will remain dry and sunny, with Saturday highs aiming for 106 degrees and Sunday seeing a slight dip to around 102 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Evenings will cool down slightly, but not by much—Saturday night is expected to only drop to 77 degrees. Light winds, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph, may bring brief relief from the heat. Looking ahead to next week, the weather stays the same: sunny and very hot, with temperatures just over 100 degrees. Tuesday’s high is expected to be around 103, as per the National Weather Service.
