Air quality alert issued for Phoenix area during warm weekend

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Happy Saturday, everyone!

There is an ozone high pollution advisory for Maricopa County on Saturday and Sunday.

High ozone levels can significantly impact your health, making breathing difficult, especially for children, older adults, and those with respiratory problems. It’s advisable to limit outdoor activities during this time.

Saturday will be another warm day, with temperatures about 10 degrees above average for this time of the year.

Phoenix will be in the mid-90s under mostly sunny skies.

Sunday is expected to be even warmer at 98 degrees and similar conditions for Monday as well.

A slow-moving weather system later next week will bring a cool down to the forecast.

Temperatures will fall to the mid-80s by Friday into the weekend, and this will create some breezy conditions across the Valley, and stronger winds are expected in the mountain areas.

There are some slight chances for rain over the higher terrain with the second system, but we will keep a close eye on that.

Make sure the next few days you are staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen.

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