Phoenix, Ariz. – The Valley of the Sun is heating up again, with highs climbing above 100°F and peaking near 105°F by Wednesday. Monday brings only a slim chance of morning thunderstorms, but the rest of the week looks dry and dangerously hot.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, storms may skirt the metro area tonight and early Monday, with just a 10 percent chance of rain before skies clear. Sunshine dominates starting Tuesday, with afternoon highs hitting 102°F Tuesday and 105°F Wednesday. Winds remain mostly light, offering little relief from the heat.
Residents across Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Glendale, and Tempe, should take precautions as temperatures rise. Outdoor activity is safest during early mornings and evenings. Officials recommend staying hydrated, checking on vulnerable neighbors, and avoiding leaving children or pets in vehicles, even for a short time.
By Thursday, temperatures ease slightly to 104°F before storm chances return late in the week. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms may cool parts of the metro by Friday and Saturday, but highs are still expected to hover near the upper 90s.
Heat warnings are not yet in effect, but updates may follow if temperatures climb higher or humidity increases midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Phoenix, AZ
- Monday: High near 98°F, slight chance of storms early, then sunny.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 102°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 105°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 104°F.
- Friday: High near 97°F, 20% chance of storms.
