NWS Forecast Office Phoenix, AZ

Current CPC outlooks show high probabilities for above normal temperatures across western U.S., including the Desert Southwest by the middle of next week. Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the 90s across the lower deserts by Tuesday or Wednesday and potentially at or just above 100° by the following weekend. Temperatures are likely to be around 15°F above normal late next week. For those unaccustomed to the heat and considering attending outdoor sporting events, be sure to stay hydrated and prepare accordingly for the unseasonably warm conditions.