Arizona weather forecast: Warming trend brings Valley temps to normal highs
Shaping up to be a warm Memorial Day Weekend
Our temps will be warm this Memorial Day Weekend, but they're not too hot! FOX 10's Ashley Loaeza has the details.
PHOENIX - Happy Thursday! It was an average day with temperatures warming up for the holiday weekend.
Today through the Weekend:
Phoenix hit a high of 96 degrees, which is the average! Tonight we can expect an overnight low of around 69 degrees under clear skies.
After a cooler start to the workweek, temperatures will continue to warm into the weekend. Triple digits will make a return to the Valley for the weekend with the chance of rain for some parts of the state.
Next Week:
A system will bring unsettled weather to northern and eastern Arizona on Memorial Day after a dry and sunny start to the weekend.
Isolated to scattered showers and storms will be possible in the High Country along with cooler and windier conditions. The Valley should remain dry and sunny with a drop in temperatures expected following Memorial Day.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/21/26
Our gradual warming trend continues on Thursday in the Valley as we'll see a high right around normal at 96 degrees.
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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.