Arizona weather forecast: Passing storm system brings mild temps to the state
Cooler temps felt in Phoenix
FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the details on our much cooler Monday compared to a week ago.
PHOENIX - Monday was a cooler day across Arizona.
Today:
Phoenix hit a high of 87 degrees, which is eight degrees cooler than normal! The winds were breezy across the state as a cold front moved across Arizona.
The winds will lighten overnight, and Tuesday will not be as breezy. Eastern AZ will see gusts of around 20 to 30 mph on Tuesday, but otherwise quiet conditions are expected.
Temperatures will fall to 67 degrees tonight in the Valley, under clear skies.
The Rest of the Week:
Tuesday will start sunny, but clouds will move in and skies will become partly to mostly cloudy for the afternoon and evening.
Temperatures will hit around 91 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will gradually warm in the coming days, staying cooler than normal through Wednesday, and below 100 degrees until potentially Sunday.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/18/26
We'll kick off the work week with Valley highs in the 80s. A gradual warming trend will raise temps back into the triple digits by the weekend.
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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.