{"id":791476,"date":"2026-05-12T16:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/791476\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:47:49","slug":"arizona-weather-forecast-another-day-of-extreme-heat-in-phoenix-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/791476\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona weather forecast: Another day of extreme heat in Phoenix area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kdmbskh4shzezzbp.jpg\" alt=\"Morning Weather Forecast - 5\/12\/26\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>PHOENIX<\/strong> &#8211; Another day of high heat around the Valley and state.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Today:<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The forecast highs remains well above average on Tuesday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/tag\/us\/az\/maricopa-county\/phoenix\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Phoenix<\/strong><\/a> is forecast to hit an afternoon high of 106. The current record is 109 and the average high is around 93 degrees. It will be a mostly sunny day, but a few passing clouds are expected.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Dig deeper:<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The dome of high pressure pushing temperatures well above normal is beginning to shift eastward. As this happens, a small amount of moisture is wrapping up and around the high in a clockwise motion. This is allowing just another moisture for scattered clouds and a low chance for a sprinkle to sneak into Arizona&#8217;s forecast. Today, the low sprinkle chance remains over southern and eastern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/tag\/us\/az\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The Rest of the Week:<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">On Wednesday, there is an additional chance for an isolated shower or sprinkles over the higher elevations of northern Arizona. The forecast high drops to 101 in Phoenix by Wednesday with a partly sunny sky. By Thursday the high drops again, down to 99 degrees.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">This Weekend:<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Temperatures will remain near 100 degrees through the weekend and early next week, too.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Big picture view:<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Rain chances will be hard to come by over the extended forecast. Instead, a typical warm pattern will grip the state into next week.<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/weather\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>FOX 10 Phoenix weather page<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or download the\u00a0Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fox10phoenix.onelink.me\/9Eg5?pid=Web&amp;c=in_article&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Apple iOS<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fox10phoenix.onelink.me\/9Eg5?pid=Web&amp;c=in_article&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>Scroll down this page for satellite and radar, day planner, records, current temperatures, 10-day forecast, forecast highs, and recent rainfall totals, plus live video feeds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"satrad\" name=\"satrad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"sat rad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604457_464_satradar.gif\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dayplanner\" name=\"dayplanner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"Day Planner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604459_57_planner.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"almanac\" name=\"almanac\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"almanac\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604460_346_for-the-record.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"currents\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"currents\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604462_594_current-temps.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604463_232_10dayforecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"today\" name=\"today\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"today\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604465_274_today-forecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"tomorrow\" name=\"tomorrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"tomorrow\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604467_477_tomorrow-forecast.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rainfall\" name=\"rainfall\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive\" alt=\"rainfall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778604469_796_az_rainfall.jpg\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>What are Heat Emergencies?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea\/vomit, Cool\/moist skin<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion\/irrational behavior, dry\/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious<\/p>\n<p> <strong>What to do<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Get person into shade or cool location.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Sip cool water if person is alert.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">*If symptoms worsen, call 911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>What not to do<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Prevention\/Preparation for hike\/exercise in heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>Know your limitations<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Hydrate (begins day prior to hike\/exercise, hour before hike, during and after).<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Preventing heat exhaustion\/heat stroke <\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Stay in air-conditioned buildings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adhsgis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?extent=-12811842.886%2C3756585.9878%2C-12278312.4286%2C4014943.1434%2C102100&amp;id=72e37c9bd31841da8396e8d86dc1d665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Find a cooling center\/hydration station.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day).<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov\/products\/stratosphere\/uv_index\/uv_current_map.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UV Index.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrh.noaa.gov\/wrh\/heatrisk\/?center=34.36%2C-111.67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">heat risk map.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Road Conditions <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KSAZ\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or\u00a01-888-411-ROAD (7623)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> Information for this article was gathered by the FOX 10 Weather Experts.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/tag\/weather\/weather-forecast\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weather Forecast<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/tag\/us\/az\/maricopa-county\/phoenix\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOENIX &#8211; Another day of high heat around the Valley and state. 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