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Observed at Phoenix, Phoenix-Deer Valley Municipal Airport · October 5, 2026
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National Weather Service
Phoenix weather through the next several days
This Afternoon
98°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
79°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
99°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
78°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. North wind around 0 mph.
Wednesday
100°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 100. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
79°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Thursday
101°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 101. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
79°FClear
Clear, with a low around 79. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Forecast-office updates
Weather stories for the Phoenix area
NWS forecast office
Extreme Heat Watch
An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for portions of SW AZ and SE CA for Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon highs are expected to reach upwards of 104°-110°F, around 10-15 degrees above normal for this time of year.
NWS forecast office
Breezy Conditions Today
Breezy to locally windy conditions will re-develop this morning. Wind gusts will peak in the mid to late morning with gusts slowly weakening through the afternoon. Make sure to secure any loose items or temporary structures. Difficult driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles with localized blowing dust also a potential hazard.
NWS forecast office
Temperature Outlook
Above normal temperatures will be common this week with the warmest readings during the middle of the week. This will result in areas of moderate to locally major HeatRisk where readings will be around 10 degrees above normal and near daily records.
NWS forecast office
Last 100 Degree Day Stats
October 5th is the average last 100 degree day of the year for Phoenix. The latest 100 degree day on record occurred on Oct 27th, 2016, so it is climatologically possible to see 100 degree days last through late October.
Federal Justice Desk
Latest Arizona federal releases
State-matched federal release
District of Arizona Charges 374 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week
PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from Sep. 26 through Oct. 2, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 374 individuals.
National DOJ release
Kailua Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Vaughn Ludwig, 50, of Kailua, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 70 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
National DOJ release
New Orleans Man Sentenced to 137 Months For Possession of Drugs and Gun
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ROMALIS WILLIAMS (“WILLIAMS”), age 33, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on October 1, 2026 by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after being found guilty by a jury of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and being a felon in possession of firearms, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I.…
National DOJ release
Maui Man Admits to Selling Methamphetamine and Cocaine
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Douglas Taylor, a/k/a “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” 37, of Maui, pled guilty on October 2, 2026 to two counts of distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
National DOJ release
Libya native convicted by a federal jury of threatening two WDNY judges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal jury has convicted Akram Marseet, 42, a native of Libya living in Golden, Colorodo, with threatening to murder two Rochester Federal judges while they were engaged in the performance of their official duties. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
National DOJ release
Houma Man Indicted for Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSHUA PAUL FALGOUT (“FALGOUT”),age 32, of Houma, Louisiana, was charged on September 25, 2026 in a recently unsealed indictment with Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252 (a)(2), and (b)(1), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
National DOJ release
Chautauqua County man going to prison for possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jose Perez, 42, of Celoron, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 78 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
National DOJ release
Depew man going to prison for 30 years for production and possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Dustin Coffelt, 37, of Depew, NY, who was convicted of production and possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
National DOJ release
New Orleans Man Sentenced For Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – BRYAN ROGERS (“ROGERS”), age 21, of New Orleans, was sentenced on September 30, 2026, by United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry, after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
National DOJ release
Saratoga Springs Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
Jeffrey Hart, age 51, of Saratoga Springs, New York, was sentenced September 14, 2026, to 210 months for distribution and possession of child pornography. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.
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