Phoenix hits 104 degrees at Sky Harbor in hottest day of year so far

The National Weather Service in Phoenix says the forecast high on Saturday afternoon reached 104 degrees at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the highest the temperature has been so far this year.

Temperatures that are “well-above normal” this weekend are a result of high pressure in the Valley. High temperatures are expected to remain around 100 degrees through the middle of next week, according to NWS Phoenix.

“Take breaks in the shade or AC in the afternoon hours, and drink plenty of water,” NWS Phoenix said in a tweet on Saturday.

The forecast temperature high on Saturday is 104 degrees. Sunday’s high is set to reach 106 degrees and Monday is 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.

The record high temperature recorded for May 14 was 107 degrees in 1927. Sunday’s record is 107 degrees as well, which was recorded in 1937. Monday’s record high was recorded in 1997 at 106 degrees.

Late in the day on Sunday through Monday, a “weak shortwave trough” is expected to approach the region from the southern coast of California.

“This will bring in an increase in breeziness as well as scattered to broken high-level clouds,” said Sean Benedict and Gabriel Lojero, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Phoenix in a forecast discussion on Saturday.

In addition, Benedict and Lojero added that it’s likely that high temperatures will fall back below 100 degrees toward the end of next week.

“Just the magnitude of the cooling and the winds still remain to be seen,” said Benedict and Lojero. “Seasonably dry conditions will continue through the forecast period with no precipitation in sight unfortunately.”

NWS Phoenix has forecast a widespread moderate heat risk. The National Weather Service is asking that people hydrate and stay safe in the sun:

• Drink before you’re thirsty

• Dress for heat

• Reduce time in the sun; avoid strenuous activity during the afternoon

• Help elderly, kids, and pets stay cool

• Close blinds during the day — open windows at night