Look for a place to keep cool, because this week is expected to stay around 100 degrees. Photo by Jim Headley

Maricopa is ready to crack 100 degrees again, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will remain in the upper 90s until Wednesday, when the 100-degree barrier will likely be broken.

Today will be sunny with a high near 97. Tonight, skies will remain clear with a low around 64.

Tuesday will also be sunny with a high near 98. The night will be clear with a low around 66.

Wednesday is forecast to be a little warmer and sunny with a high near 100. Wednesday night will likely be clear and slightly warmer with a low around 68.

Thursday the sun rules with a high of 101 expected. The night will be clear with a low around 67.

Friday is expected to remain hot and sunny with a high near 100. Friday night will be clear with a low around 66.

From this distance, the weekend will remain the same with highs around 100 and no precipitation expected.