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10-05-2025
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Could Phoenix see a cooldown this Mother's Day weekend? Here's what the experts say
Phoenix reached a high of 103 degrees on Friday, May 9, according to the National Weather Service. The day began with a low of 73 degrees—a sharp contrast to the cooler mornings the area experienced just last month. A high of 102 degrees and a low of 77 were forecast for Saturday, May 10, with the National Weather Service calling for a mix of sunny, breezy conditions and mostly clear skies. The anticipated triple-digit temperatures over Mother's Day weekend are nearly 10 degrees above the seasonal average. The National Weather Service forecast a high of nearly 104 degrees for Mother's Day on May 11, with mostly sunny skies and winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, and gusts potentially reaching up to 20 mph. The predicted low for May 11 was around 77 degrees, with partly cloudy skies and light winds between 5 and 10 mph. A slight cool-down from the 100-degree heat was expected to begin Monday, May 12, with partly cloudy skies and nighttime lows in the 60s and 70s forecast for both Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13. According to Matt Salerno, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, sharp temperature swings are typical during the transition from spring to summer. As weather systems move through the region, they can significantly cool the area, followed by a ridge of high pressure that brings increased atmospheric pressure and drier air. Salerno explained that the current high-pressure ridge is capable of heating the Phoenix area more efficiently, and with the sun's angle shifting as summer approaches, the recent temperature jump came as no surprise to the weather service. He urged Valley residents to take precautions as the region transitions into hotter months, recommending frequent breaks in the shade or indoors and emphasizing the need for caution as temperatures begin to consistently reach the triple digits. Arizona Republic reporter Wren Smetana contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix weather forecast for Mother's Day weekend
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09-05-2025
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Hitting the 100s: Huge jump in temperatures in Phoenix area expected over the weekend
The National Weather Service in Phoenix said Valley residents could see high temperatures in the low 100s over the next few days, nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of year. The change in weather was a sharp contrast to the cloudy skies and light rain seen around the Valley in previous days. The high temperature for May 9 was expected to be about 101 degrees with sunny skies and winds traveling about 5 mph. The low for the evening was forecast to be nearly 77 degrees with calm winds blowing about 5 mph. Temperatures for May 10 were expected to reach nearly 102 degrees with sunny skies and a breeze gusting between 10 mph and 15 mph. In the evening, the National Weather Service office in Phoenix predicted a low temperature around 79 degrees with winds moving between 5 mph and 10 mph. The weather service estimated a high temperature of near 104 degrees for Mother's Day on May 11, with mostly sunny skies and winds moving between 10 mph and 15 mph. It was possible gusts could reach as high as 20 mph, the weather service said. The low temperature predicted for that night was about 78 degrees with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing between 5 mph and 10 mph. Temperatures were predicted to steadily drop starting May 12. The high temperature was predicted to be about 99 degrees with mostly sunny skies and winds moving between 5 mph and 10 mph, with the possibility of winds traveling as fast as 20 mph. The low temperature for May 12 was expected to be 72 degrees, with winds continuing to travel between 5 mph and 10 mph. The high temperature forecast for May 13 was near 87 degrees, back to average for the season. The weather service said residents can expect mostly sunny skies and winds blowing between 5 mph and 10 mph, with the chance of gusts as high as 25 mph. Matt Salerno, meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Phoenix, said large jumps in temperatures were common during the transition months between spring and summer. Weather systems progress through the region and drastically cool down the surrounding area, then as the storm passes, residents are met with a ridge of high pressure that gives the area a higher atmospheric pressure and more dry air. Salerno said the current high-pressure ridge had the ability to heat the Phoenix area more efficiently, and with the changing angle of the sun moving into the summer months, the swing in temperature was not a surprise for the weather service office. Salerno encouraged Valley residents to practice heat safety during the transition into hotter months. He recommended taking frequent breaks in the shade or indoors and stressed the importance of caution as the Valley starts seeing temperatures consistently in the 100s. Sneak peek: Phoenix opens 24/7 heat relief center for families, unhoused and pets This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Triple-digit weather expected in metro Phoenix over the weekend
