2/28 Arizona Weather: 26° Above Normal

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. February is bowing out with a heat show that'll make you forget it's still winter. A massive high-pressure dome is parked right over the Southwest. and it's cranking temperatures 26 degrees to 26 degrees above where they should be for late February. In the next 24 hours. Down in Phoenix, you're hitting 92 degrees this afternoon. Tucson climbs to 90. Those aren't just warm numbers — they're threatening records that have stood since 1957. Head south toward Organ Pipe and you could touch 95 degrees, which would shatter a 69-year-old benchmark. Push north to Flagstaff and you're still running hot at 70 degrees. That's nearly 26 degrees above normal. This is May weather showing up two months early. Sunday cranks the heat even higher. Phoenix could reach 94 degrees. Tucson hits 91. Flagstaff stays at 68. If you're spending time outside this weekend, treat this like summer. Slather on sunscreen. Drink more water than you think you need. The UV index is high across the state. and February sun is sneaky. Here's your heads-up for the week. Monday stays scorching but winds pick up as a weather system slides north of us. Northern Arizona sees gusts to 40 miles an hour. Tuesday finally brings relief — Phoenix drops to the mid 80s. Tucson to the low 80s. Wednesday stays pleasant before another round of breezes Thursday. By next weekend, temperatures return to normal with a slight chance of rain in the high country. Enjoy the warmth if that's your thing. Just respect the heat. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.