Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 2:42 PM MST on July 12, 2009
Now
Isolated showers and thunderstorms can be expected over southwest Maricopa County and northwest and north central Pinal County through the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 45 mph...localized blowing dust...small hail...and lightning will be possible with the strongest storms. Motorists along Interstate 8 between Stanfield and Gila Bend should be alert for rapidly changing conditions.
Forecast for Northwest and North Central Pinal County
Updated: 3:15 PM MST on July 12, 2009
Excessive heat warning in effect until 8 PM MST Monday...
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 76 to 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very hot. Highs 112 to 117. South wind around 5 mph in the morning...becoming west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 10 percent.
... Excessive heat warning now in effect until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday...
The excessive heat warning is now in effect until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday.
Strong high pressure aloft centered over northern Texas will continue to produce excessive heat across the area. Temperatures overnight will offer little relief... only bottoming out in upper 80s and possibly near 90 degrees at Sky Harbor Airport. Afternoon high temperatures Sunday are again expected to reach 110 to 114 degrees across the lower deserts... including Yuma and the greater Phoenix area.
The heat is expected to persist into early next week and the excessive heat warning has been extended through Monday evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
It would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat... individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.
If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening... stay in the shade as much as possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose- fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat... your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities... drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages... and if possible... spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.
National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at
Weather.Gov/Phoenix
Record Report
Statement as of 04:09 PM MST on July 12, 2009
... Record high temperature set at Phoenix AZ...
a record high temperature of 115 degrees was set at Phoenix AZ today. This ties the old record of 115 set in 2005.