The Arizona Weather Podcast

Your morning Arizona weather update An Extreme Heat Watch takes effect this weekend across much of Arizona as temperatures climb toward dangerous levels. Here comes our first significant heat event of the season, with temperatures potentially reaching 105 to 110 degrees in some areas by Sunday. This Friday starts mild with temperatures around 68 degrees at 5 A.M., perfect for any early morning activities you've planned.

morning Thu Mar 12th, 2026 Arizona weather update.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Arizona Weather Podcast — it's Thursday, February 26th. Folks, February is having an identity crisis. Phoenix is about to kiss 89 degrees today. That's not a typo. We're talking temperatures you'd expect on Easter weekend, not late February. This is 31 degrees to 31 degrees warmer than normal.. And we're flirting with the record books. Down in the Valley, Phoenix wakes up at 59 degrees. By late afternoon, you're hitting 89 under wall-to-wall sunshine. Barely a whisper of wind. Tonight stays mild at 62 degrees — windows-open weather if you ask me. Head south to Tucson and you're starting at 53 degrees. You'll surge to 87 by 2 P.M. under those same clear skies. A light southwest breeze picks up later in the day. Overnight brings 56 degrees. Now push north to Flagstaff. You're at 37 degrees this morning, feeling like 32 with that northwest wind cutting through. But even the high country warms up today.. 68 degrees by mid-afternoon. Tonight drops back to 35 under mostly clear skies. One thing to know. The UV index peaks at 31 degrees today. That's high for late February. If you're out soaking in this preview of spring, slather on the sunscreen. Your skin won't forgive you otherwise. Here's your heads-up for the days ahead. High pressure keeps its grip through the weekend. Saturday could hit 94 in Phoenix. We're talking near-record territory.. Potentially all-time February highs. Early next week brings a pattern shift. Temperatures ease back slightly, winds pick up. And we'll watch for a slight chance of showers by Tuesday or Wednesday. Sunrise was at 7:01 A.M. Sunset comes at 6:23 P.M. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight each day now. Enjoy this warmth while it lasts. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.