Warm start to the week with even warmer days ahead

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A weather system north of the region will create widespread breezy conditions over the next couple of days.

Wind gusts may reach between 20-25 MPH with stronger winds in the southwest corner of Imperial County.

Dry conditions will prevail this week, where no rain is expected.

However, there is a Flood Warning remains in effect until 5 p.m. next Tuesday May 2nd for water being released from Painted Rock Dam continues to travel down the Gila River through Yuma County.

Above-normal temperatures will prevail this week as lower desert highs initially range from the low to mid-90s through midweek.

By the latter half of the work week, a high-pressure ridge will push into Arizona causing a warming trend as high temperatures are likely to rise into the upper 90s to possibly around 100 degrees.

With the warmer conditions, don't forget about our heat safety tips and making sure we hydrate and stay cool.