Arizona weather forecast: Shifting pattern drops temperatures in Phoenix area
Evening Weather Forecast - 5/13/26
Wednesday brought a slight drop in temperatures across the state, after several days of brutal highs. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the above-normal, but steady temperatures we can expect for the remainder of the week.
PHOENIX - Wednesday was a cooler day across Arizona! Temperatures fell by around five to ten degrees across the state, and the Phoenix area only reached a high of 101 degrees.
Winds were gusty across Arizona, especially in the high country, but the winds will die down after around 8 PM tonight. The red flag warning in northern AZ will end at 8 PM.
Tomorrow:
Calmer winds and sunnier skies are expected Thursday. The Valley will cool to 72 degrees Thursday morning, before warming to 99 degrees Thursday afternoon.
Friday will be a similar day.
This Weekend:
Upper 90s and low 100s are expected this weekend. No weather changes are expected until Sunday, when skies will be cloudier, winds breezier and temperatures will fall a bit through Monday.
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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.