Arizona weather forecast: Mostly sunny skies, cooler temps and light winds in Phoenix
Evening Weather Forecast - 4/23/26
Get ready for another cooldown, as temperatures in the 80s make a return to the Valley in the coming days.
PHOENIX - Thursday was a beautiful day, starting cloudy at times, but ending with full sun.
Today:
Temperatures were cooler across the state, with all of Arizona seeing normal or below average temperatures. Phoenix saw a high of 87 degrees, which is right on average.
The high country stayed breezy, with maximum wind gusts up to 35 mph. The winds will lighten overnight, but Friday will be another breezy afternoon in the high country, with wind gusts up to around 30 mph.
Tomorrow:
Skies will be mostly to partly sunny Friday, and temperatures will warm up a few degrees. The Valley will cool to around 62 degrees Friday morning and warm to around 91 degrees in the afternoon.
This Weekend:
Over the weekend, an incoming system will bring strong winds, rain chances and cooler temperatures. Most of these impacts will occur Saturday night through Sunday.
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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.