As Phoenix enters another week, residents can expect a clear sky and climbing temperatures, with the mercury pushing past the century mark as early as Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the city is set to bask in sunshine, with no sign of relief from the heat shortly. With humidity sitting comfortably at 28% and visibility at a sharp 10 miles, the conditions are ripe for those looking to enjoy the outdoors, albeit with plenty of sunscreen and water.
Temperatures today are expected to reach a high near 93 degrees, accompanied by a gentle, yet breezy north wind which will shift westerly, intensifying with gusts that could hit 25 mph, making it a day where hats should be held tight and lightweight objects secured. The evening promises clear skies and a dip to a balmy 68 degrees, while the breezes persist, changing direction to the northeast and possibly reaching speeds of up to 20 mph.
The National Weather Service data foresees the thermometer nudging upwards as the week progresses. Tuesday’s high is pegged near 97 degrees, with winds remaining light and variable, shifting from the east in the morning to the west in the afternoon. By Wednesday, the forecast anticipates a high near 102 degrees with a continuation of calm winds that will move westerly later in the day…