Phoenix, AZ – A wave of unseasonable heat is set to grip much of Arizona starting this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and peaking early next week across lower desert regions.
According to the National Weather Service Phoenix office, highs in cities like Phoenix, Yuma, and El Centro are forecast to reach between 95°F and 98°F from Monday through Wednesday. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, with a low 10–30% chance that some areas could briefly touch 100°F. HeatRisk levels will remain “Minor” for most locations, though sensitive groups are advised to use caution outdoors.
This marks the most intense heat stretch of 2025 so far, driven by a high-pressure system producing clear skies and calm conditions. Phoenix is forecast to hit 98°F Tuesday, just shy of its daily record of 100°F. Yuma and Blythe are expected to see similar highs, while Globe will remain cooler in the 80s…