Arizona weather forecast: Winds churning up across the state
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/26/26
Windy conditions are expected this week across the state, with Valley highs in the 90s.
PHOENIX - Following a couple of days of storms and gusty winds around Arizona, the wet weather will exit the state today. At the same time, a new system will begin to approach Arizona from the Northwest.
What to Expect This Week:
A few scattered showers will continue to rotate eastward over the Northeast part of the state today. Slowly the entire area will dry out, but a few spotty showers or sprinkles are possible until the evening for the Four Corners region. In Phoenix, expect continued sunshine and dry weather.
While one system is moving out, another is beginning its approach. An area of low pressure will run down the West Coast into Wednesday. Then, the low will get stuck over California, just to our west. As a result, winds will increase today into Wednesday and breezy to windy weather will last through at least Friday.
As the low spins to our west, the winds over our state will churn, bringing gusts of 20-30 mph in Phoenix and 30-40+ mph in the High Country. The approach of the low will also drag mild air into place across the Southwest. The forecast high for Tuesday hits 97 degrees. The high will drop day by day.
In fact, the forecast high drops to 94 on Wednesday, 93 on Thursday and 91 on Friday. Even Saturday is expected to only hit 95 degrees. All of these days will run below normal for late May.
Looking Ahead:
Beginning Sunday, we start with a more "typical" warm up. The forecast high reaches 100 on Sunday and between 100 and 105 into next week.
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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.