Maricopa temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is sunny and warm with a high near 96. Tonight, expect clear skies with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday is expected to be sunny and even warmer with a high near 99.Friday night will remain clear with a low around 64 and winds 5-10 mph.
Saturday again is forecast to be sunny and hot with a high near 99 and winds 5 to 10 mph in time for Free Fishing Day statewide on public waters. Saturday night is likely to be clear with a low around 64.
Sunday may experience more of the same, sunny with a high near 99. Sunday night will remain clear with a low around 64.
Next week it will break 100 degrees daily through Wednesday. Welcome to summer, folks.
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