As the summer sun continues to assert its presence over Phoenix, AZ, the city braces for a succession of sweltering days ahead. The latest weather report from the National Weather Service indicates that today's skies will remain mostly sunny, with peak temperatures expected to hit around 101 degrees. The forecast brings little in the way of a breeze, with a gentle shift from north northeast winds to west southwest as the day progresses.
In the evening, the city will cool down only slightly, with thermometers predicted to hover around 85 degrees. This pattern of heat followed by mild evening reprieve is set to continue into the weekend, with the NWS forecasting a high near 105 on Friday and climbing to 106 by Saturday. The city's night dwellers can expect to go about somewhat comfortably after dusk, as nighttime lows persistently linger in the mid-80s. Additionally, weekend winds are slated to barely stir, casually switching to west around 5 mph in the afternoons.
The semblance of stability in weather extends to the week ahead. Sunday through Wednesday, the NWS foresees clear to mostly sunny days with daily highs teetering above the 100-degree mark, with Sunday potentially reaching a high near 105 and Wednesday only marginally cooler at 103. Each evening, the desert city will dip into the mid-80s, offering a consistent, if not entirely cooling, nighttime temperature.
While the week ahead is predicted to be predominantly dry, the National Weather Service notes there's a slight chance for a meteorological shake-up early next week. "A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm." could briefly interrupt the dry spell on Monday night. Regardless, conditions will promptly return to clear skies by Tuesday morning with the high once again hitting near 104. Through this period, the NWS expects winds to gently become west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoons, as the repetitive pattern of calm desert warmth marches steadily on.
