Sunny, dusty forecast for Maricopa weekend

After toying with the “excessive heat” designation this week, the edge will come off the triple-digit temperatures only a little for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Afternoon breezy conditions and localized blowing dust are expected over the weekend and into early next week.

According to the Pinal County Air Quality Index, active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should consider reducing outdoor activities.

Friday’s high temperature is forecast to be 107 with light breezes under sunny skies. Overnight, the low will reach 72 as winds pick up to 15 mph and gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday, the high is expected to reach only 104 as the winds and clear skies continue. The nighttime low will be around 70.

Sunday’s sunny forecast calls for a high of 101, with winds increasing to 15-20 mph and gusting at 25 mph. Overnight, the low temperature is expected to be just 68 degrees.

That will lead to a Monday high of 94. Enjoy that while you can, as triple-digits return next week.