What started as a rainy, muggy Christmas morning is expected to mostly clear up, as the rain moves east. Though the National Weather Service says some cloud cover and sprinkling may continue.
Meteorologist Sean Benedict says some of the holiday week’s temperatures broke records for the warmest lows.
“Our low was only in the low 60s and our previous records were in the mid 50s," Benedict said.
Phoenix temps are expected to remain in the mid- to high 60s and 70s into the weekend.
Metro Phoenix forecast from NWS
Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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The victim was an older adult male, but officials have not released any additional details about the case. Temperatures this spring have been much hotter than average. -
According to National Weather Service data, temperatures have averaged about 8.3 degrees above-normal so far this month – the third-hottest start to April on record in Phoenix. -
Arizona labor groups are calling for state regulations to require specific protections from heat in workplaces. But actions from the state have so far fallen short of what workers have called for. -
As the Industrial Commission of Arizona considers workplace heat safety recommendations, some employers say they would welcome new heat rules, but others worry about overregulation. -
Arizona's outdoor workers endure extreme temperatures. But Arizona does not have any specific state regulations requiring their employers to provide them with water, shade or breaks from the heat.
