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Weekend weather forecast: Rain and wind to bring relief, but scorching heat to return next week

Highs are expected to exceed 110 degrees by Wednesday or Thursday.

PUBLISHED JUL 12, 2024

Dangerous heat continues across the region as high temperatures across much of the lower deserts climbs in excess of 110° this afternoon. Temperatures are not expected to be quite as hot Saturday, but highs will still be dangerously hot around 108-114° ac

Phoenix, Arizona: Isolated showers and storms will be possible across south-central Arizona through Saturday with the best chances for storms reaching the lower deserts on Sunday. Drier conditions are expected to gradually spread over the area during the first half of next week. Isolated showers and storms will be possible across south-central Arizona through Saturday with the best chances for storms reaching the lower deserts on Sunday. Drier conditions are expected to gradually spread over the area during the first half of next week.

Here's the weather at a glance

Forecast for Friday and Saturday: Lower level moisture will improve, increasing surface dew points and keeping temperatures very warm. Highs will drop slightly on Saturday, but it will still feel hot due to increased humidity. Limited convective potential is expected due to drier air in eastern Arizona.

Sunday Weather Changes: A deeper moist southeasterly flow will increase Precipitable Water (PWATs) and expand higher terrain development. There's a higher potential for convective development, with strong thunderstorms possibly producing severe wind gusts and heavy rainfall.

Early Next Week Outlook: Temperatures will fall below excessive heat levels on Sunday but rise again midweek. Drier air will move in from the west, reducing convective potential. Highs are expected to exceed 110 degrees by Wednesday or Thursday.