Highlights
- Phoenix Valley temperatures in the 110s are expected to persist through the weekend, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
- An Extreme Heat Warning has been extended through Sunday, according to ABC15.
- Storm chances will increase across the lower deserts by the end of the week, the National Weather Service said.
- Cooler conditions and increased storm activity are expected to arrive next week.
Temperatures in the 110s are expected to hold across the Phoenix Valley through the weekend, with an Extreme Heat Warning extended through Sunday, FOX 10 Phoenix and ABC15 both reported Friday.
The National Weather Service Phoenix office said storm chances will remain confined to higher terrain areas of eastern and southeastern Arizona through most of the week before increasing across the lower deserts by the end of the period. FOX 10 also noted a chance for rain alongside the heat.
AZFamily's forecast warned of dangerous heat and humidity, with highs expected to reach 116 degrees on First Alert Weather Days. A separate FOX 10 weather report noted Phoenix reached a record 115 degrees on Sunday.
Relief is expected next week, when FOX 10 forecasters said conditions are expected to change.
Residents should watch the NWS Phoenix forecast page for updates as storm chances increase heading into next week.
Sources
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 07/08/2026 01:05
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 07/08/2026 01:05
- weather.gov retrieved 07/08/2026 01:05
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 07/08/2026 01:05
- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 07/08/2026 01:05
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