Arizona weather forecast: Strong winds bring cooler temperatures this weekend

Name: 5PM Weather Forecast - 4/26/2025
Uploaded: 2025-04-26T15:18:11-07:00
Description: Arizona is seeing a state-wide cool down with high's in the low 80s expected on Sunday.

5PM Weather Forecast - 4/26/2025

Arizona is seeing a state-wide cool down with high's in the low 80s expected on Sunday.

PHOENIX - Wind gusts start to pick up in the Phoenix-metro area and throughout the rest of the state as an area of low pressure whirls through on Saturday and Sunday.

Gusts will pick up to 20-25 mph in Phoenix while Northern Arizona could see gusts up to 30-40+ mph.

The high temperature reached 86° in Phoenix on Saturday with mostly sunny skies.

Sunday should bring scattered clouds and a high of 83.

Why you should care:

High winds bring the danger of wildfires, which will mostly be felt in the eastern portion of the state.

Red Flag Warnings will be in effect through Sunday in Coconino, Apache, Navajo, Graham and Greenlee counties.

Next week

Overall moisture looks limited the next week, with just an isolated shower chance for far northern Arizona late weekend and early next week.

You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page, or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android.

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