Phoenix is waking to clear skies and about 81 degrees Thursday morning, but the Valley is headed for another 102-degree afternoon. The fall-feeling relief is still a few days away, with a wetter, windier pattern arriving this weekend and pushing daytime temperatures into the 80s.
Triple-Digit Heat Hangs On Through Friday
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 102 and an overnight low around 81. Friday stays sunny with a high near 100; east-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph could gust to 20 mph. The National Weather Service Phoenix office expects dry, above-normal heat to persist through Friday.
Storm Chances Build Saturday Night
Saturday brings the first real change, with a high near 94 and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening. Rain chances strengthen late Saturday night, with showers and a low near 71, and continue through Sunday; rainfall amounts remain uncertain. The latest outlook is a meaningful update from yesterday's forecast, which had a warmer and less-active weekend setup.
Sunday Looks Wet, Windy And Much Cooler
Sunday brings elevated rain chances, a high near 83 and breezy conditions. The best rain chances extend from late Saturday night through Sunday. Sunday night, showers remain likely, with a low near 68.
Cooler Air Lingers Into Next Week
Monday's high should reach about 79 with showers likely, while rain chances decrease. Tuesday, many areas may reach the 70s, while rain chances increase mainly over south-central and eastern Arizona. By Wednesday, many areas may top out in the 70s. For outdoor plans, the practical split is simple: protect against heat through Friday, then prepare for wet roads and storm interruptions from Saturday through Monday.
