Phoenix area gets a break from heat with lower temperatures in forecast

PHOENIX — Enjoy it while it lasts.

The Valley received a reprieve from the heat this week, with high temperatures dipping into the 70s and the possibility of rain in the forecast.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for highs of 86 on Monday, 81 on Tuesday and 77 on Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday night lows could drop into the 50s.

Also, there is a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms Tuesday and 10 percent for Wednesday.

Low temperature in Phoenix this morning was 67 degrees. Good news is lows will be in the 50s Wed & Thurs!! We'll need to enjoy it as temperatures will be back to 100 this weekend.

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) April 30, 2018

The break in the weather came after it reached 100 degrees in Phoenix on Friday. Sunday’s high was 94.

But don’t get too used to it, because temperatures will start climbing Thursday and be back to 100 by the weekend.

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