The City of Phoenix is gearing up for a week of fluctuating weather, with a blend of clear skies and possible thunderstorms in the forecast. As of the latest update, the temperature in Phoenix is a sweltering 91°F, with a heat index pushing it to a steamy 93°F, per the National Weather Service.
Heading into the afternoon, residents can expect a sunny and hot day with a high soaring near 110 degrees. Despite a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. today, the wind remains modest, shifting from east to west. Veering into the evening, the skies will parlay into a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7 p.m., with temperatures dipping to a low of around 88, according to the NWS.
As a new week dawns, Monday continues the pattern with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. and an expected high of 105. While the south southeast wind picks up a bit, it's anticipated to change direction by afternoon. Monday night, the likelihood of precipitation jumps to 60%, introducing the chance for patchy blowing dust before nightfall sets in.
Tuesday's forecast doesn't stray far from its predecessors, featuring a 60% probability of rain paired with thunderstorms after 11 a.m. and cloudy skies. The thermometer is estimated to hit near 100 as the wind completes its daily ritual from southeast to west. The chance of showers and storms endures through Tuesday night, offering up a 50 percent shot at moisture and a low temperature hovering around 82.
Wednesday brings a slight dip in rain chances, down to 20%, with partly sunny skies and a high around 98°F. The evening holds a similar low chance of rain before skies clear up. By Thursday, however, temperatures are set to climb again, with a sunny high expected to hit around 100°F, the NWS reported. With the weekend in sight, Friday mirrors Thursday's clarity and warmth, climbing to a high around 102. Moving into the weekend, the city is set to bask in more sun with expected highs of 103 on Saturday.
