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Morning Weather Forecast - 4/3/26
Happy Friday! Highs in the Valley will gradually increase over the next few days, culminating in a warm Easter Sunday.
PHOENIX - Another fairly nice day around the state before we start to warm up over the holiday weekend.
Friday and the Weekend:
The forecast high reaches 88 today with a sunny to mostly sunny sky. It will again be windy in northern Arizona, and just a touch breezy in the Valley. Winds will remain a bit breezy around the Valley and gusty in the High Country this weekend. However, the winds will be lighter compared to the last few days.
By Saturday, the high reaches 90 degrees in Phoenix. Mornings will still be nice, in the 60s over the holiday weekend. Sunday will reach 95 degrees in the afternoon, following a morning low of 66 degrees. Plan for a comfortable start to Easter Sunday for any egg hunts or Sunday services.
Looking Further Ahead:
The dry conditions last right into next week. The forecast highs will remain around the low to middle 90s during the start of next week, too. However, conditions may shift back into the 80s with an increased chance of moisture by late next week and into the following weekend.
Big picture view:
It's too early for certainty, but rain chances appear to uptick beginning next Friday.
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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.