Heatwave ahead for holiday weekend in Phoenix area
By April Warnecke
Published on May 6, 2026.
The Phoenix area is expected to see sunshine and warmer temperatures across the state, with temperatures expected to reach 86 degrees, five degrees below the average. A ridge of high pressure is predicted to begin building over the next few days, leading to quickly increasing temperatures. Over the weekend, temperatures will reach 103 degrees and 104 degrees over the weekend. However, they are expected to gradually fall after a few scattered showers.
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