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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 6:46:32 am MST

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A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Saturday morning through Saturday evening across southwest AZ and the Lower Colorado River Valley areas. The combination of very low RHs, dry fuels, and peak wind gusts upwards of 35 mph will result in critical fire weather conditions.

The fire weather threat will increase this weekend due to very dry and windy conditions across southeast CA and much of AZ. If you have any outdoor plans, avoid any activities with an open flame or sparks.

Temperatures will cool down slightly this weekend, enough such that the HeatRisk will decrease to minor by Sunday. Widespread breeziness is anticipated each day with gusts reaching 25-30 mph at times.

May of 2026 experienced on average above normal high and low temperatures, resulting in above normal mean temperatures for the month for the three climate sites (Phoenix, Yuma, and El Centro).

Spring of 2026 was the hottest meteorological Spring on record for the three climate sites (Phoenix, Yuma, and El Centro) and most of the region, largely driven by the historic March heat. It was also a very dry Spring.