Phoenix is sunny Friday afternoon, with a high near 78 degrees and west winds around 5 mph. After a stormy stretch across the Desert Southwest, the lower desert gets a quiet, dry reset with no rain expected. The latest National Weather Service forecast gives the afternoon high and wind forecast.
Friday morning’s 60s and low 70s have passed; the afternoon forecast calls for a high near 78, with west winds around 5 mph, a marked change from the wind-and-shower setup outlined in an earlier Hoodline forecast. The National Weather Service’s updated Phoenix forecast has the latest temperature and wind details.
Cool Nights Give Phoenix A Brief October Break
Friday night should remain mostly clear, with a low around 59, before Saturday turns sunny near 77. The latest National Weather Service forecast gives the updated overnight low and Saturday high.
Friday’s quiet weather follows an unusual multiday severe-weather outbreak across Arizona. Maricopa County says the episode began late Tuesday and ended Thursday afternoon; the storms brought hazards including large hail, damaging winds and flooding, with tornadoes also reported in the state. The shift to clear skies and lighter winds marks a sharp change after several days of unsettled weather. Maricopa County’s account of the outbreak and coverage of the Arizona storms put the calmer Phoenix forecast in context.
Warm-Up Arrives Next Week
Sunday stays sunny near 80, then highs climb to 84 Monday and 86 Tuesday, with lows around 60 to 64 overnight. Wednesday remains mostly sunny near 85, with a low around 65, while Thursday is forecast partly sunny near 83. The updated National Weather Service outlook lists these revised temperatures and conditions.
For outdoor plans, Friday through Wednesday look dry and comfortable by Phoenix standards, especially during the cooler morning and evening hours. The broader forecast calls for below-normal temperatures through early next week before warming closer to seasonal levels by midweek. The Flash Flood Watch mentioned earlier has expired; no current Phoenix-area Flash Flood Watch is listed. The National Weather Service’s Phoenix forecast discussion has the latest outlook and advisory status.
There’s a useful seasonal benchmark for the cool spell: Maricopa County lists Phoenix’s normal high for Oct. 23 as 87 degrees and its normal low as 63. That puts Friday’s forecast high near 78 about 9 degrees below the daily normal, while the next several afternoons are expected to edge warmer. The county’s climate almanac provides the October 23 averages.
