The Brief

PHOENIX - Expect a small cool down around the state today.

Today:

High pressure still dominates the region, but is centered to the west of Arizona . As a result, the high temperature is forecast to cap around 109 in Phoenix on Friday afternoon.

Winds will still be breezy with gusts of 20-25 mph in the Valley, but also roughly the same strength across northern Arizona, including in Flagstaff. Gusts may climb up to 30 mph near the White Sage Fire along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. There are evacuation orders in place around that fire.

This Weekend:

Back in Phoenix , temperatures will remain very consistent all weekend. The forecast high is 108 on Saturday and 109 on Sunday. Winds may still pick up to gusts of 20 mph each afternoon with sunny and dry condit

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