Heatwave Hits: Embrace the 80s With High Temps and Majestic Clouds!

PHOENIX — High pressure is currently influencing the weather across Arizona, resulting in temperatures slightly above normal. Throughout the weekend, lower desert highs are expected to reach the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.

Dry conditions will persist at least until the weekend concludes. However, clouds are anticipated to increase starting Sunday. The first half of next week should see temperatures return to near-normal levels with predominantly cloudy skies, although precipitation is unlikely.

Here’s the seven-day forecast for the area:

THURSDAY: 81/51, Mostly sunny & warmer

FRIDAY: 82/51, Mostly sunny & warm

SATURDAY: 79/53, Sunny skies

SUNDAY: 76/54, Increasing clouds

MONDAY: 77/55, Mostly cloudy with a 10% chance of rain

TURKEY TUESDAY: 76/55, Partly cloudy

WEDNESDAY: 74/52, Partly cloudy

Arizona has experienced a variety of severe weather events recently. For those interested in a visual overview, a compilation of videos showcasing thunderstorms, floods, and wildfires from around the state is available on the 12News YouTube channel.

Residents are encouraged to share photos and videos of local weather phenomena safely, using the 12 News app, via email at pictures@12news.com, or on social media with the hashtag #BeOn12.