Tuesday, May 26, brought clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s at sunrise across Phoenix, and a bright, sunny day is on tap with a high near 96°F. Breezy conditions will ramp up this afternoon and could make evening commutes a bit gusty, especially on exposed roads and in the desert neighborhoods.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Gusty south to southwest winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon and continue into Wednesday, with peak gusts generally 20 to 35 mph across the metro and locally higher gusts in the western deserts. Wind advisories are in effect for parts of nearby Imperial County, where gusts could exceed 40 mph and briefly lower visibility in blowing dust, conditions that can make driving difficult for larger vehicles. These impacts and the advisory timing are outlined by the National Weather Service Phoenix.
Temperatures This Week
Today’s high should climb into the mid to upper 90s, with a cooler trend arriving Wednesday and Thursday. Expect upper 80s to lower 90s in most valley neighborhoods midweek as a Pacific low nudges cooler air into the region. Temperatures then recover late in the weekend, with highs around 100°F by Sunday, May 31, and back into the low 100s by Monday, June 1.
Fire Weather And Travel Impacts
Minimum humidities are expected to fall roughly into the 10 to 20 percent range across the lower deserts, so gusty winds combined with dry air create an elevated fire-weather concern through Wednesday. Secure loose patio furniture, avoid open burning, and plan heavy outdoor work for the early morning or late evening when winds are lighter. Drivers should also watch for sudden gusts and pockets of blowing dust if traveling west toward the Imperial Valley.
Updates will follow if advisories expand or change. For local cooling centers, hydration sites, and heat-relief locations, see the Heat Relief Network.
