Portions of the region see showers and thunderstorms during the pre-dawn and dawn hours, while abundant high clouds stream into Arizona. The Valley will heat toward 97 by afternoon. A small chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after 4 p.m., offering a brief break from the recent run of near-100-degree days. The bigger weather shift arrives next week, when temperatures drop into the low 90s and rain chances increase.
Thursday Brings Heat And A Small Storm Chance
The National Weather Service Phoenix forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, a high near 97 and a 20% chance of rain Thursday afternoon. Storms are more likely near foothills and higher terrain, though isolated activity could reach parts of the lower desert later in the day or evening.
Any storm that develops could bring locally gusty winds and patchy blowing dust. Forecast winds are expected to stay around 5 mph for much of the day, though storms could make conditions gusty; no watches, warnings or advisories are posted.
Dry Friday Leads Into Triple-Digit Saturday
Friday looks sunny and dry, with a high near 98. Saturday will be the hottest day of the stretch, reaching about 101 degrees under mostly sunny skies, with little chance of rain.
That means outdoor plans may be more comfortable early in the day, before afternoon heat builds, even as skies remain mostly clear to partly cloudy.
Storm Chances Return As Temperatures Fall
Sunday brings a high near 97, with 20% to 30% precipitation chances for an initial band. Monday looks noticeably cooler, with a high near 91 and widespread 30% to 60% precipitation chances as the main lift arrives. Tuesday stays in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with tropical moisture possibly lingering.
The unsettled pattern is a substantive change from Hoodline's Wednesday forecast, which focused on heat near 100 through the weekend and more limited storm chances. Remnant moisture may linger into Tuesday before exiting Wednesday, with a drier trend and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s Monday through Wednesday.
