Metro Phoenix residents should expect some rain — but also hot temperatures this week.

Derrick Hodges, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says scattered storms are in the forecast for the next few days, especially early in the week.

"So, we will see scattered storms pop up around the area each afternoon, and then, as is commonly the case, they’ll tend to work their way down into the valleys," said Hodges.

Hodges says the storms may bring lightning, high winds and dust.

He also says this year’s monsoon season is off to an active start, based on the county’s rain gauges.

5-day forecast

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 105. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. East wind around 5 mph. At night, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 107. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. At night, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 89. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 108. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. At night, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 104. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 a.m. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. At night, 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 86. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 104. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m.  Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 86. West wind around 5 mph.

Source: National Weather Service