Arizona weather forecast: Spotty showers possible in Phoenix area
Evening Weather Forecast - 3/30/26
Spotty showers and windy conditions are sweeping across Arizona. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the big changes weather changes happening this week.
PHOENIX - A busy week of weather is ahead!
Following a long stretch of record heat, we'll take a short break. The weather pattern has begun to shift from hot and dry to more humid, breezy and mild.
Monday:
Monday started the week off with gusty winds, showers and thunderstorms, mostly in the high country. The high reached 95 degrees with a mostly to partly sunny sky. Gusts of 20-25 mph were in the forecast in Phoenix and 30-40 mph in Flagstaff.
Isolated showers and storms will continue through around 9 p.m. in the high country. There will be a chance for a couple of showers or thunderstorms in Maricopa and Pinal counties this evening.
The overnight will be calmer and drier, and skies will be partly to mostly cloudy and dry through Tuesday morning.
Tuesday:
An incoming disturbance will bring even gustier winds, as well as more showers and thunderstorms, to Arizona on Tuesday.
In the Valley, the day will start dry and mild, with lows around 72 degrees, while the highs will hit the low 90s. It’ll be a breezy, mostly cloudy day, with a high of 93 degrees.
Winds will gust up to around 25 mph. In the high country, showers and thunderstorms will be possible starting late morning, lasting through the evening. Heavy downpours, hail and strong winds will be possible from storms.
On top of that, a wind advisory will be in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday for the Colorado Plateau, where winds will gust up to 45 mph. The rest of the high country will see winds up to 30 to 40 mph.
Later This Week:
Widespread rain will move across Arizona Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, as a cold front crosses the state.
The rain will likely be very light in the Valley, but northern and eastern Arizona will see some higher accumulation. The rain should be done by Wednesday morning, leading to drier conditions for the rest of the week. However, persistent winds will be gusty in the high country each afternoon.
Temperatures will fall into the 80s in the Valley on Wednesday, staying in the 80s through Saturday, before heating back into the 90s on Sunday through next week.
Big picture view:
With any storms this week, stronger gusts, briefly steady to heavy rain, and even blowing dust are possible.
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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.