Heat remains above normal for Maricopa’s weekend weather, according to the National Weather Service. The average high temperature for this time of year is 106 degrees F.
Today is sunny with a high near 108. Tonight will remain mostly clear, with a low around 81.
Friday is forecast to be sunny and hot with a high near 110. The overnight low is expected to be around 80.
Saturday, the high will likely go back to around 108, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low again near 80.
Sunday will likely have increased winds after a mostly sunny day and a high near 107. The overnight low will be around 81 while 5-15 mph winds have gusts up to 20 mph.
That leads to a hot week with some opportunities for rain on Monday and Tuesday.
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