Expect rain clouds to be a frequent visitor this week in Maricopa.

A chance of rain lingers throughout the week, with heavy rain forcast Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Today seeks mostly sunny skies and a high near 104 degrees F and breezes up to 15 mph. Tonight, there is a 10-percent chance of rain and a low around 81.

Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny during the day with a high of 105. By nightfall, a 20-percent chance of rain will develop, and the low will be around 81. Winds will gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 20-percent chance of rain during the day and an expected high of 101. By evening, the forecast calls for a 50-percent chance of rain possibly measuring a quarter inch to a half inch. The overnight low may be around 77.

Thursday, the forecast sees a 30-percent chance of rain during the day and a high of 98. That lessens to a 20-percent chance of precipitation overnight and a low of 79.

Friday also has a 20-percent chance of rain and partly sunny skies. The high may be near 103. The overnight low will be around 80.

The weekend brings decreased possibility for showers and high temperatures in the low 100s.