Highlights
- Phoenix high temperatures are forecast to reach 112 degrees this weekend, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
- Scottsdale highs are also expected to hit 112 degrees, according to The Weather Channel forecast.
- High Country storms will bring wind and dust risks alongside the extreme heat.
- The National Weather Service Phoenix office has flagged gusty storm outflow winds as a threat for the Phoenix metro in evening hours.
Phoenix is headed into a 112-degree weekend, with extreme heat gripping the Valley as monsoon storms build over the High Country, FOX 10 Phoenix reported Friday.
The National Weather Service Phoenix office warned that lower desert highs will increase above 110 degrees into the weekend, with gusty storm outflow winds possible in the Phoenix metro and surrounding areas during evening hours. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the region.
Scottsdale is tracking alongside Phoenix, with The Weather Channel forecasting a high of 112 degrees for the 85255 zip code. A separate FOX Weather Scottsdale forecast puts highs between 99 and 103 degrees, with lows in the low 80s.
Stormy conditions will persist over the High Country, where wind and dust risks accompany the heat, according to FOX 10. AZFamily also reported storm chances increasing for Phoenix heading into the weekend.
Residents should check the NWS Phoenix forecast page for updated heat and storm timing through Sunday.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 07/08/2026 15:15
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 07/08/2026 15:15
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