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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Triple digits still expected to arrive by the weekend for the area

By Luis Lopez

May 10, 2023 3:53 PM

Published May 10, 2023 3:59 PM

The Desert Southwest will soon see triple digit temperatures, and they will likely be here to stay

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A dry weather system will exit Arizona today.

The region will come under the influence of high pressure leading to a rapid warmup with highs around 100 by this weekend on the lower deserts.

Anticipate little change thereafter.

A gradual increase in atmospheric moisture will lead to a chances for showers and thunderstorms Sunday through Wednesday, mainly east of the Lower Colorado River Valley.

Best chances will be over the higher terrain of south-central Arizona.

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Luis Lopez

Luis Lopez covers sports and weather for KYMA.

You can contact him at luis.lopez@kecytv.com

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