As residents of Phoenix braced for another sweltering day, the forecast promised no respite from the relentless heat that's become a staple for the region. Marked by clear skies, Tuesday is poised to reach a soaring high near 101 degrees, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service. The stillness of a calm wind in the morning will find just a hint of westward motion at around 5 mph as the day mature.
As the week progresses, temperatures are slated to climb even further. "Sunny, with a high near 105," reads the dire prediction for both Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service notes that these temperatures, while typical for this time of year in Phoenix, are tempered by evening conditions that are mostly clear with a low hovering around the low 80s. A slight breeze may provide a nominal relief; however, given the expected highs, this would likely be a small consolation to those seeking cooler climes.
Change, albeit slight, appears on the horizon later in the week with the arrival of meteorological caprice. Thursday night introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a modest drop in night temperatures to 77 degrees. From there, the possibility of precipitation climbs to 40 percent on Friday, signaling a welcome though not guaranteed break from the dry heat, with partly sunny skies and a high near 94 degrees.
For anyone planning weekend activities, forecasts predict a continuation of this trend with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms carrying into Saturday night and a slight drop in temperatures. Daytime highs will hover around the 90-degree mark from Saturday through Monday, while nights will see a descent into the more palatable low 70s. According to the National Weather Service's extended forecast, the light eastern wind present most days will lend a breath, albeit a warm one, to the otherwise still and parched expanse of the desert city.
