Arizona weather forecast: Warm, sunny weekend ahead with breezy conditions
Phoenix is warming back up for a bit
Following a rain spell and cooler weather, temperatures are warming back up for the time being. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the details.
PHOENIX - Thursday was a beautiful, seasonably warm day across Arizona as Phoenix hit a high of 95 degrees.
Some Flood Advisories Remain:
The state was fully sunny and dry as the big storm system from the other day moves off to the plains. Flood advisories remain in effect until Friday evening for the Gila River, south of San Carlos to Safford.
The river is unusually high, but not in flood stage. Expect flooding in the surrounding areas.
Sunshine Prevails:
Skies will stay sunny and dry across Arizona through the end of the weekend.
Temperatures will warm a bit more, thanks to strengthening high pressure over the west. Phoenix will climb into the upper 90s, with lows in the mid-70s Friday through Sunday.
Breezy winds are expected each afternoon, and the strongest winds will be in Pinal and southern Maricopa counties, where gusts could reach up to 35 mph.
The winds will not be quite as high in Phoenix, likely around 15 to 25 mph Friday through Sunday afternoons.
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The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.
What are Heat Emergencies?
Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps
Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skin
Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious
What to do
- Get person into shade or cool location.
- Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body.
- Sip cool water if person is alert.
- For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed.
- *If symptoms worsen, call 911.
What not to do
- Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious.
- Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency.
- Prevention/Preparation for hike/exercise in heat.
Know your limitations
- Hydrate (begins day prior to hike/exercise, hour before hike, during and after).
- Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes.
- Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company.
- Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return.
Preventing heat exhaustion/heat stroke
The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings.
- Find a cooling center/hydration station.
- Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day).
- Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day.
- Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside.
- Check the UV Index.
- Check the heat risk map.
Road Conditions
- Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
The Source: Information for this article was gathered by the FOX 10 Weather Experts.