Phoenix is starting Wednesday in the upper 80s under mostly clear skies, but the city is headed for another afternoon near 103 degrees. The heat will ease only slightly after sunset, with temperatures staying around 84 degrees overnight.
Heat Peaks Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday will be sunny, with south-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and occasional stronger afternoon breezes. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to top out near 103 degrees before slipping toward 101 later in the afternoon.
Storm Chances Arrive Thursday Night
Rain chances increase Thursday, especially after 5 p.m., with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a 50% chance Thursday night. Skies could turn mostly cloudy overnight, and storms may bring brief heavy rain, lightning and sudden gusty winds.
The updated outlook is a step beyond Hoodline’s previous forecast, with moisture now expected to build into the Phoenix area from Thursday into the weekend. The National Weather Service says the broader region could see locally heavy rainfall, though Phoenix’s rain chances remain uneven.
Saturday Looks Cooler Before Heat Returns
Friday stays mostly sunny and near 101 degrees, with a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday could be the coolest day of the stretch, with a high near 98 and a 30% chance of showers or storms, including possible morning rain.
Sunny and hotter weather returns Sunday, when Phoenix may reach 102 degrees. Labor Day is expected to climb back near 103, with a slight chance of late-day storms, while Tuesday remains sunny and near 103 with another small storm chance.
