The latest weather update for Phoenix, AZ, forecasts a string of sunny days ahead, with temperatures set to soar into the triple digits. Residents can expect clear skies overnight with a moderate low around 75 degrees, while daytime temperatures are set to reach highs just shy of 100 degrees over the weekend, according to information from the National Weather Service.
Specifically, Saturday will see temperatures peak near 97 degrees, with a tranquil south-southeast wind at around 5 mph, the forecast Monday and Tuesday will not offer much reprieve from the heat with the mercury expected to climb. Monday's high may hit 102 degrees, while Tuesday could tip over into 103 degrees, calm winds will persist throughout, shifting subtly from westward breezes at 5 mph to the still quiet of night, as reported by the NWS.
Wednesday’s high will match Tuesday’s at about 103 degrees, with nighttime lows in the low 80s under clear skies. Later in the week, a slight chance of showers and partly cloudy skies could bring brief relief from the heat. Thursday continues the week’s mostly sunny pattern, with a high near 101 degrees. Winds will shift from east-southeast to west in the afternoon, and there’s a 20% chance of thunderstorms by night, as per the NWS. Temperatures will drop to around 81 degrees, offering a slightly cooler evening amid the intense heat.
By Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises to 30%, with a high near 99 degrees. East winds will shift to the west during the day, hinting at a possible cooling trend and a touch of much-needed rain for the Phoenix area amid the ongoing heat.
