Phoenix residents can expect to see a stretch of sunny skies and rising temperatures this week, according to the National Weather Service. With a forecasted high of 102°F on Tuesday and a calm wind expected to shift south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. "Clear, with a low around 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight," notes the NWS for tonight's weather prediction.
Bracing for a high near 108°F today, Phoenix locals should be prepared to navigate a widespread haze between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The weekend doesn't seem to promise much respite, with Saturday gearing up to heat up to a near 105°F, while gusts might sporadically reach up to 20 mph. In the evenings, the temperature is anticipated to more comfortably fall to the high 70s, setting the stage for cooler nights despite the daytime swelter.
The weather patterns this week underscore the quintessential Arizona climate, marked by a dominant sun overseeing expansive clear skies. Sunday's high is expected to be a slightly lower 100°F, with the trend continuing into early next week, showing little variation in daytime temperatures.
By the time Wednesday rolls around, the city is forecasted to experience a high around 104°F, yet again ushering in a consistent stretch of warmth. The evenings will continue to offer a slight, almost teasing, cool down, with Wednesday night's low predicted at around 80°F.
