Arizona weather forecast: Shifting pattern drops temperatures in Phoenix area
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/13/26
We won't be as warm on Wednesday in the Valley, as our high will be about 101 degrees.
PHOENIX - After a couple of days of nearly 110-degree weather, the temperature will drop a touch over the next few days.
The dome of high pressure that pushed temperatures well above normal the last two days has since moved off to the east. Now, the location is perfectly poised to guide southerly winds up over Arizona. Those winds are pushing some scattered clouds over the state, and even a low chance of spotty showers or sprinkles in northern/northeastern Arizona.
Today:
Thanks to the shifting pattern, temperatures are beginning to drop. The forecast high on Wednesday caps at 101 degrees. While not at a record level, the temperature remains above average throughout Arizona.
Tomorrow and Friday:
The forecast high drops to 99 by Thursday and Friday as well. In fact, the pattern consistently keeps the forecast high near 100 degrees this weekend and even into next week.
This Weekend and Next Week:
A storm system will pass to the north of Arizona late this weekend into early next week. This helps the forecast highs fall into the mid-upper 90s early next week. Unfortunately, the Valley remains dry and without rain chances into next week, too.
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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.