NWS Forecast Office Phoenix, AZ

Afternoon high temperatures across lower desert communities will be several degrees above daily normals through next week. Low temperatures in the 80s and lower 90s will be common resulting in little overnight relief. Areas of major to extreme HeatRisk will continue with Extreme Heat Warnings remaining in effect through Friday, August 28th.

Daily thunderstorm activity through early next week will be focused across the Arizona higher terrain locations. Only a slight chance (less than 20%) of thunderstorms reaching lower desert communities will exist. However, gusty outflow winds with patchy blowing dust will be possible. Temperatures several degrees above normal will persist through next week with areas of major to extreme HeatRisk. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday August 28th.