Arizona weather forecast: Monsoon moisture could return next week following high temps
Air quality alerts due to Arizona wildfires
FOX 10's Ashley Loaeza has more on the air quality alerts in Arizona as several wildfires are burning in the state.
PHOENIX - Happy Wednesday! It was another below-average day with warming temperatures on the way.
Wednesday:
Phoenix hit a high of 102 degrees, which is 5 degrees below average. Overnight lows will drop into the 70s with dry weather through the weekend.
Rest of the Week:
Temperatures will gradually warm back to normal values heading into the 4th of July.
Air quality alerts remain for Maricopa County and Coconino County for wildfire smoke. Unhealthy air quality for areas along the Pocket Fire will remain through the holiday weekend.
Calmer winds are in store for this weekend with improving fire weather conditions.
Temperatures will warm back to above-average readings under a strong ridge of high pressure.
Rain on the Way?:
Moisture chances will increase by mid-next week for parts of the state. Stay tuned as we get close to the return of monsoonal moisture!
Morning Weather Forecast -7/1/26
Happy Wednesday! It'll be a breezy first day of July in Phoenix, with a high near 102 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, and from the National Weather Service.