• Salt River Tubing

    Salt River Tubing

  • Phoenix sees record temperatures, but not for long

    Phoenix sees record temperatures, but not for long

  • Phoenix heats up

    Phoenix heats up

  • Phoenix hits 100 degrees for the first time in 2017

    Phoenix hits 100 degrees for the first time in 2017

  • Salt River Tubing open for 2017

    Salt River Tubing open for 2017

  • Lightning over Phoenix

    Lightning over Phoenix

  • Clouds over Phoenix

    Clouds over Phoenix

  • Dust storm hits Falcon Park in Phoenix

    Dust storm hits Falcon Park in Phoenix

The Valley saw triple-digit temperatures on Memorial Day — and residents shouldn’t expect the rest of the week to be much cooler.

The National Weather Service forecast a high of 104 for Memorial Day, five degrees above average, but still eight degrees shy of the day’s record.

“It’s still going to be plenty hot out there, so people should stay hydrated,” National Weather Service Meteorologist James Sawtelle said.

Tuesday is expected to hit a high of 102 degrees before a slight dip to 100 degrees on Wednesday, and 97 degrees on Thursday.

“We have seen some clouds move in from the west,” Sawtelle said. “So, that may help us keep the temperature a degree or two cooler.”

However, highs will return to the triple digits within the next week.

“If you’re going to be outside, wear loose-fitting clothing, use sunglasses and sunscreen,” Sawtelle said.

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