Residents of Phoenix, AZ are looking at a fairly mixed bag of weather conditions for the coming week, with a series of sunny days interrupted by intermittent chances for showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience mostly sunny skies with rising temperatures punctuated by sporadic precipitation.
The forecast indicates a 20 percent chance of showers overnight and temperatures hovering at a low around 82 degrees. Wednesday could see a slight chance of showers before the afternoon, and then again potential showers after 4pm, as the mercury climbs to a high near 101 degrees. The relatively calm wind from the southeast will shift west later in the day. By Wednesday night, the chance of precipitation ramps up to 40 percent, suggesting the possibility of thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies.
Temperatures throughout the rest of the week are expected to soar, with highs reaching upwards of 105 degrees on Friday and climbing further on Saturday to near 107 degrees. While nights offer a slight reprieve with lows around 85 degrees, they'll remain warm and punctuated by the occasional westerly breeze.
Heading into the new week, conditions are slated to continue in a similar pattern. Sunday's outlook promises relentless sunshine with temperatures topping out at around 106 degrees, and Monday follows suit with a mostly sunny sky, while there is a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The forecast suggests a repetition of calm winds that shift from southwest in the afternoon on most days, offering marginal relief from the heat.
Last updated Today at 5:05 AM MST, the forecast serves as an important reminder for local residents to stay hydrated and prepared for sudden weather changes during this period of classic monsoon variability in the Arizona desert.
