Arizona weather forecast: Highs back in the 90s in Phoenix

PHOENIX - Fairly average weather continues for the next several days, as we end April.

Wednesday:

Wednesday was a warmer day across the state, with a high temperature of 91 degrees in Phoenix. Skies were sunny until clouds moved in during the evening hours. Winds were breezy in northern Arizona. 

Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy and mild, with light winds up north.

This Week:

Thursday will be a mostly sunny day with similar temperatures to today. Showers will move into southeast Arizona, especially during the evening and overnight. A few showers will be possible along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains at that time. 

An area of low pressure will skirt Arizona Thursday late day into the night. As it passes, a few scattered rain showers or a stray storm will be possible. The best chance for showers will be along southern Arizona and into southeastern Arizona. The Valley will see just a 10% chance of a passing shower over the east/southeast Valley. Pinal County and Gila County will have a better chance of a few showers.

Rain chances will mostly end by Friday, but a few isolated showers may be possible along the eastern Mogollon Rim Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. The rest of the state will be mostly sunny and dry.

Temperatures will stay in the low 90s in the Valley through Friday. 

This Weekend:

The weekend will be warmer, with highs climbing into the mid-upper 90s. Sunday will be a breezy to windy day across the state.

Looking Ahead:

Next week, another approaching system will slide our forecast highs down to slightly below normal in the 80s in Phoenix.

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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)

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