Residents in Phoenix, AZ are bracing for a sweltering week ahead as temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting a high of 91 degrees today. By noon, the temperatures are set to steadily climb, reaching 84 degrees and peaking at 91 degrees. The NWS has indicated a calm wind that will become west southwest around 6 mph this afternoon.
According to an update by NWS, the evening will see mostly clear skies with temperatures dropping to a comfortable low of around 64 degrees, and the winds expected to settle down close to 5 mph coming from the west before becoming calm again. The weather pattern is to consistently offer balmy nights and soaring day temperatures, which could potentially reach near a scorching 98 degrees by Sunday.
FOX 10 Phoenix's weather report compliments the expected high temperatures with a 'feels like' reading of 63 degrees early this morning. From the wee hours of the day, the city was greeted with a cool 60 degrees at 6 am which gradually rose to a warm 91 degrees by afternoon. The data provided on FOX 10 Phoenix shows a pristine 0% chance of precipitation, suggesting that Phoenicians can anticipate uninterrupted sunshine and clear skies well into the next hours.
As the week progresses, the warming trend is expected to continue with the NWS predicting even higher temperatures, possibly to nearly hit the century mark. Thursday and Friday will almost certainly observe high temperatures inching towards the mid-90s, and by Saturday, the mercury is projected to steadily rise up to 95 degrees. The high temperatures and the clear night skies with lows around the mid-60s to upper-60s emphasize the dry and hot climate characteristic of the region during this period.
Residents and visitors alike are reminded to stay hydrated, wear appropriate sun protection, and seek shade during peak heat hours, as these weather conditions can pose significant health risks. The clear, starry nights may offer some respite, but caution during daylight hours is advised to avoid heat-related illnesses.
