A windy Thursday is expected to lead into a weekend of moderately warm temperatures in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, look for patchy blowing dust after 2 p.m. Otherwise, the day should be sunny with a high near 84 degrees F. The wind will be from the west at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. A red-flag warning is in place from noon to 9 p.m. Overnight, the blowing dust will continue until 8 p.m. as the low drops to around 51.
Friday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 78 as winds lessen to 15-20 mph (gusts up to 30 mph). A red-flag warning is in place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The nighttime low will be around 49.
Saturday, the winds are expected to dissipate to 5-10 mph breezes as the high hits 82 under sunny skies. The night will also be clear with a low around 52.
Sunday looks to warm up to 92 for a high during a sunny day. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 58.
The extended forecast sees mostly sunny days next week with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s, with elevated winds possible Monday.
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![A blue square highlights the area of the proposed affordable housing development and "Restaurant Row" sitting south of city hall and the Maricopa Police Department. Preliminary architectural drawings were not yet available. [City of Maricopa]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/041724-affordable-housing-project-restaurant-row-100x70.jpg "Affordable apartments planned near ‘Restaurant Row’")
