This weekend is predicted to be the hottest so far this year in Arizona.
Austin Jameson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, says temperatures should reach triple digits on Saturday, but it won’t last long.
"Early next week with the work week, we’ll have a little bit of additional cooling to drop a few more degrees so that we’ll be still warm, but pretty seasonal with highs in the mid to upper 90s," Jameson says.
He says Phoenix should stay in that temperature range throughout the next week or so. It will be about 25 to 30 degrees cooler in Flagstaff.
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Today is forecast to be one of the hottest days of the year so far, with most lower desert communities forecast to reach 100°F. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and protect yourself from the sun. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/i1TUEjosHc
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 17, 2024
National Weather Service forecast for metro Phoenix
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 100 and a low around 74.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 101 and a low around 72.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph during the day. A low around 71.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph during the day. A low around 68. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93 and a low around 68.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95 and a low around 68.
