Arizona weather forecast: High pressure ridge brings 110+ temps to Phoenix
Morning Weather Forecast -7/6/26
Happy Monday! Highs in the Valley will be 110+ degrees throughout this week.
PHOENIX - Our pattern has returned to the hot and more humid pattern we expect for July.
A dome of high pressure is building up over the western half of the country. This ridge will bring high heat, and some modest monsoonal moisture to the state.
What to Expect:
The forecast high climbs back to 111 degrees on Monday afternoon. The heat comes with some light breezes and a mostly sunny sky. In the High Country, spotty showers and thunderstorms are possible from the afternoon through the early evening.
The potential for scattered showers or thunderstorms will remain over the higher elevations of northern and eastern Arizona throughout the week and into the weekend. In the Valley, there will be a low 10% chance of a stray shower by Tuesday evening. This chance hinges on any outflows developing from storms in southeastern Arizona, and spreading toward the Valley.
In Phoenix, the forecast high will climb to 113 on Tuesday, 114 on Wednesday, and remain at 110 degrees or hotter through at least Saturday. As a result, an extreme heat warning is in place for Tuesday through Thursday for the Valley and much of southern Arizona.
Winds will turn a bit breezy late this week, Thursday through Friday in Phoenix. Otherwise, low-end breeziness will continue to work against firefighting efforts around the state. The Pocket Fire may continue to worsen air quality in the area from Sedona to Flagstaff.
Looking Further Ahead:
Next weekend there appears to be an improved chance for monsoon storms in the Valley. Stay tuned for updates as the forecast nears.
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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.