Train passing water tower at sunset. Photo by Raquel Hendrickson

Maricopa temperatures are expected to creep toward 100 again this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Today, the high is expected to reach 97, but the sunny day will be breezy with winds of 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph. The overnight low will be around 63 under mostly clear skies.

Tuesday, the forecast sees sunny skies and a high near 94, the coolest of the week. Winds will be 5-15 mph with continuing gusts up to 25 mph. The nighttime low will be around 61.

Wednesday has sunny skies on the menu with a high near 96. The low will be around 65 with skies remaining clear.

Thursday is expected to have the first triple digit result of the week, with a high of 100 and sunny skies. The overnight low will be around 66.

Friday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 102. The night will be mostly clear with a low around 70.

That leads into a weekend that from this distance will be in triple digits with barely a cloud in sight.

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