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Phoenix Braces for Sizzling Heatwave with Occasional Evening Showers in Forecast

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Published on August 21, 2025
Phoenix Braces for Sizzling Heatwave with Occasional Evening Showers in ForecastSource: Unsplash/ James Day

Phoenix is set for several days of high heat with occasional chances of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday’s high is expected near 112 degrees, with east winds at 5 to 10 mph shifting west-southwest in the afternoon. A slight 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast for Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.

On Friday, highs will reach around 111 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of rain in the evening. The weekend will remain hot, with highs near 110 degrees Saturday and 109 degrees Sunday.

Moisture chances increase into next week, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each night through Monday. By Tuesday, rain chances rise to 40 percent during the day and 50 percent at night. Highs will trend downward, reaching near 100 degrees Tuesday and 97 degrees by Wednesday.