Phoenix residents can expect to see the sun dominate the skies with temperatures set to soar throughout the week. Monday's forecast anticipates a sunny day with the mercury expected to hit a scorching 106°F, according to the National Weather Service. A calm west wind is set to blow gently at around 5 mph in the afternoon.
As day turns to night on Monday, the city will experience a partly cloudy evening with a low temperature hovering around 85°F. West-southwest winds will be moving at a leisurely pace. About 5 mph before calming down as the evening progresses. Residents planning to rapidly cool down might need to adjust expectations, as Tuesday promises to bring even higher temperatures, potentially reaching a high near 108°F, as per the NWS.
Looking towards midweek, Wednesday's forecast signals clear, sunny skies again, but with an uptick in heat. Locals should brace for a high near 111°F, with a gentle east southeast wind to provide some semblance of relief. As the sun sets, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is on the horizon, pegged at a modest 10 percent before 11 pm. The night is expected to remain partly cloudy, with a low of around 90°F.
Thursday's daytime conditions are predicted to be sunny and hot, threatening to reach a high near 112°F. An east southeast wind is expected to sustain its presence, eventually swinging south southwest as the day develops. A 20 percent chance of evening showers and thunderstorms suggests a potential, albeit slight, interruption to the persistent dryness.
Phoenix residents can expect little relief from the heat as Friday’s forecast mirrors Thursday’s, with highs near 111°F and only a slight chance of rain. The weekend outlook calls for mostly sunny skies, daytime highs around 108°F, and overnight lows near 90°F. The National Weather Service notes that while the chance of thunderstorms lingers, it remains low.
