Local forecasters are forecasting a warm-up across the Phoenix metropolitan area beginning next week, local meteorologists say. The brief bulletin, published on July 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. MST and later updated, advises residents that temperatures are expected to rise above recent levels as the new week begins. The announcement does not include specific temperature readings or hourly forecasts in the brief posting, but it highlights a regional change in conditions that area weather services are monitoring for the coming days.
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Saguaro cacti and desert ridgelines near the Phoenix area beneath a partly cloudy sky; forecasters say a warm-up is expected across the region next week.
The image above shows saguaro cacti and desert ridgelines beneath a partly cloudy sky. It accompanies the notice about the expected warming trend, illustrating the familiar Sonoran Desert landscape that frames life across the Valley. The photograph was placed with the weather notice to give readers a visual sense of the region affected by the change in conditions, and it was presented alongside the short advisory that forecasters have issued about next week’s temperatures.
The short post about the warm-up was one of several updates on local happenings and public safety this holiday weekend. In neighboring communities, a number of human-interest and public-safety stories were published or refreshed on the same page. One profile piece focused on Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream in Chandler, which the update described as serving sweet treats that blend classic flavors with a touch of local history and a patriotic theme. That feature was offered as lighter fare alongside the more practical weather information, giving readers a mix of local color while the area prepares for a shift in temperature.
Other community coverage highlighted Mesa’s plans for Independence Day events. Mesa has organized a range of patriotic displays as part of its celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, and the update noted the inclusion of military vehicles and a Hall of Flags as part of the lineup. Those public presentations were documented in a separate local report that ran near the note about the expected warm-up, reflecting how municipal celebrations and holiday activities are continuing in the Valley while residents also take note of changing weather conditions.
In the northern part of the state, Flagstaff’s Independence Day events took a different approach: city officials and event organizers chose a drone show instead of traditional fireworks. The decision, highlighted in a separate update, was framed as an effort to reduce wildfire risk during the holiday period. The summary of that story made clear that the Flagstaff event organizers intentionally moved away from pyrotechnics for public-safety reasons and opted for an aerial drone presentation to reduce the chance of igniting dry brush.
A separate public-safety notice included on the page involved a missing-person alert from Chandler authorities. The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a SAFE Alert for 73-year-old Mary Williams after she was reported missing from a group home in the East Valley and reported to Chandler Police. That item advised the public that law enforcement agencies were seeking assistance in locating Ms. Williams, and it appeared on the same page as the weather update and a variety of other community items that were circulating that evening.
Another nearby health and environment story addressed air-quality concerns linked to holiday activities. An update on fireworks noted that smoke from pyrotechnics contains tiny particles of metals and heavy chemicals that can travel deep into the lungs, a health concern emphasized by an allergist and immunologist quoted in the brief. That report underscored potential respiratory impacts at a time when residents are balancing holiday celebrations, public-safety decisions, and the expected rise in temperatures next week.
The warm-up advisory was concise and did not include detailed forecasts in the brief posting itself. Readers seeking hour-by-hour temperatures, heat-advisory thresholds, or specific recommendations were directed to check local meteorological outlets for the full forecasts and any public-safety guidance that may be issued as conditions evolve. For now, the primary notice stands: forecasters expect a warming trend across the Phoenix area next week, and it appears alongside a slate of local stories on community events, public-safety alerts, and health advisories that together paint a picture of how the region is preparing for the days ahead.
The National Weather Service forecasts highs climbing to 111-114°F across the Phoenix metro by Monday through Wednesday, with an Extreme Heat Watch issued for July 7-9 as a warmer airmass and increasing moisture move in. Overnight lows will provide little relief, remaining in the upper 80s. @NWSPhoenix
Maricopa County and the Maricopa Association of Governments launched the 2026 Heat Relief Network on May 1, opening more than 200 cooling centers, hydration stations and respite sites across the Valley and operating through Sept. 30; the city of Phoenix is again running a 24/7 heat‑relief site at 20 W. Jackson St. for the season.
Residents who need help locating heat‑relief services can call 211 Arizona — live operators are available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in English and Spanish to connect callers with nearby cooling centers, transportation options, utility assistance or emergency A/C repair.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed the first heat‑related death of the 2026 season in early April, and Phoenix City Council this year approved roughly $5.25 million to expand the city’s heat‑relief efforts.