Phoenix, Ariz. – Valley residents will trade storm chances for sweltering heat this weekend, with highs surging back above 100 degrees by Sunday and lasting into next week. Drivers, hikers, and outdoor workers should plan for dangerously hot afternoons as the dry trend takes hold.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, only a slight chance of early-morning showers lingers Saturday, but skies will clear quickly with a high near 96. By Sunday, the metro is expected to hit 99, followed by 102 on Monday and 103 Tuesday. Nighttime lows will hover in the low 80s, offering little relief for cooling.
The heat will impact travel, construction, and outdoor events across Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity in the afternoon, and check on vulnerable neighbors without reliable cooling. Hikers are advised to avoid popular desert trails after midmorning when conditions become hazardous.
Excessive heat advisories could be issued if the trend intensifies into midweek. For now, the region remains under a warming pattern with clear skies.
Five Day Forecast for Phoenix, AZ
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 96. Low around 81.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 99. Low around 81.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 102. Low around 81.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 103. Low around 81.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 102. Low around 77.
