Maricopa not as hot but still warm this week

This week is predicted to be a bit cooler than last in Maricopa.

According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday’s high may reach 81, but there may be blowing dust in a wind from the west increasing from 5-15 mph to 15-25 in the afternoon. Gusts could get as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday night, expect mostly clear sky with some haze and a low around 51. The wind will continue until after midnight.

Wednesday’s forecast is for sunny skies and a high near 76. Overnight temperatures will cool down to about 45, with breezes staying around 10 mph.

Thursday is expected to begin a slight warm-up heading into the weekend. Thursday’s high is forecast to be near 81 on a sunny day. The overnight low will be around 49.

Friday, skies will remain clear, and the high will be around 84, according to NWS. Saturday has a similar outlook, but that may change as the week moves on.