Phoenix is under sunny skies and a dangerous high near 111°F today, Monday, July 6, so the National Weather Service wants outdoor errands, workouts, or yard work wrapped up before mid-morning — this heat only builds from here.
Today’s Setup
The subtropical high is strengthening right over the Desert Southwest, and the NWS Phoenix office says that’s pushing us toward our hottest stretch of the year so far. Overnight lows only dipped to around 86°F before climbing back toward 88°F, and today’s southwest wind stays light at 0 to 5 mph — no relief there. Skies stay mostly sunny with virtually no rain chance.
Best Window To Be Outside
If you’re walking South Mountain or hitting the Camelback trails, sunrise is your only real window — forecasters note temperatures are already climbing fast by mid-morning. By afternoon, pavement and trailheads across the Valley turn genuinely hazardous. Save mowing, gardening, or dog walks for before 8 AM, and treat midday as strictly indoor time.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
This is the headline: an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect Tuesday through Thursday for Phoenix and the lower deserts, with highs forecast between 111°F and 116°F and heat index values as high as 110°F. NWS Phoenix is calling this a Moderate to Major Heat Risk period — their most serious tier. Dry conditions dominate the week valley-wide; any isolated storm activity stays well east over the White Mountains and won’t reach the Phoenix metro. No flooding or severe storm concerns here today.
What To Wear Or Bring
Lean on SPF 50 sunscreen and hydrate constantly — thirst lags behind actual dehydration in this heat. A pool float lounger makes backyard pool time the smartest afternoon plan, and a ceiling fan smart remote helps keep bedrooms livable overnight when lows barely clear the mid-80s. Given the multi-day heat warning, it’s also worth having backup power ready in case AC strain trips a breaker — the DARAN 288Wh Power Station deal is worth a look this week.
Games, Concerts & Tailgating
Indoor venues are the move right now. The Phoenix Mercury host the Indiana Fever on July 9 at Mortgage Matchup Center — climate-controlled and a smart escape from the heat; grab Official team gear on Fanatics beforehand. That same air-conditioned arena hosts Joji: SOLARIS on July 10 — pick up a Joji t-shirt and Find tickets on StubHub. If you’re headed to Fuerza Regida’s stadium tour stop at Chase Field on July 12, plan for lingering evening heat — bring water, and browse a Fuerza Regida t-shirt or Fuerza Regida hat while you Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Tonight’s Dinner
With highs like this, skip the oven — a cold pasta salad or quick stir-tossed noodle bowl keeps the kitchen from heating up further. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have Amazon Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.
Next Few Days
Tuesday brings a high near 113°F under the new Extreme Heat Warning, with highs staying in the 111–116°F range through Thursday and overnight lows near 90°F in town. Stay dry, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors without reliable AC — this is the kind of heat that turns dangerous fast. For more, see the outdoor gear deals roundup for staying cool this week.
