Blue skies are a theme for this weekend's weather. Photo by Kyle Norby

Autumn is truly in Maricopa this weekend, with high temperatures in the 80s and heading into the 70s next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Today, the high is expected to be around 86 degrees F, with winds gusting as high as 20 mph. Tonight will have a low temperature at about 53 degrees.

Friday, winds will be 10-15 mph and gust as high as 30 mph during a sunny day with a high near 83. The overnight low will be around 48.

Saturday, the forecast sees more sun and light breezes, with a high near 85 for a near-perfect day that will see many activities in Maricopa. The nighttime low will be around 51.

Sunday will likely be another sunny day, with a high near 89 and winds gusting up to 20 mph. The night is expected to be clear with a low around 50 and continued winds.

The coming week sees highs in the high 70s and low 80s and lots of blue sky.