Hot temperatures in Phoenix will stick around this week, with above-average highs through Wednesday between 108 and 110 degrees.
But relief is on the way in the form of a late-week tropical storm. Friday and Saturday, high temps will hover closer to 100 due to increased moisture.
“We anticipate that there will be some remnant moisture of a tropical storm that’s going to move into the Southwest and produce cloudiness and more humidity, and bring the potential for rain,” said Austin Jamison with the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
Jamison says people should take precautions as an excessive heat warning will persist through Wednesday.
5-day forecast
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 108. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 109. Southeast wind around 5 mph. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 84. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 107. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. At night, partly cloudy, with a low around 83. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 105. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. At night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind around 5 mph. At night, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Source: National Weather Service