Weekend Thunderstorms and Rising Heat in Phoenix Area

Above-normal temperatures will continue through midweek, with excessive heat conditions likely developing later in the week as high pressurePhoto byAnnie NyleonUnsplash

Thunderstorm activity this weekend is mostly confined to higher terrain, with a few isolated showers and storms potentially reaching lower elevations. The main impact will be gusty outflow winds from these storms, affecting the area during the late afternoon and evening.

Looking ahead, a drier airmass will move in next week, reducing thunderstorm chances even in mountainous regions. Above-normal temperatures are expected to continue through midweek, with excessive heat conditions likely intensifying as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest later in the week.

Above-normal temperatures will continue through midweek, with excessive heat conditions likely developing later in the week as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest.