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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Freeze Warnings and more wind today!

We're looking ahead to highs in the mid 60s on Thursday in Phoenix with breezy but sunny conditions.

By: Jorge Torres

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PHOENIX — Brace yourself for another day of chilly temperatures and gusty winds!

As northerly winds take hold today, northern Arizona will experience strong winds, while the Valley sees breezy conditions once again. Gusts could reach up to 45 mph along the I-40 corridor and across western Arizona, with speeds around 30 mph expected in the Phoenix Metro area.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Colorado River Valley and Parker Valley through tonight. Drivers of larger vehicles should prepare for strong gusts, especially on roads with crosswinds. Be mindful of light, unsecured objects, as they may become airborne.

Temperatures are taking a dive as well.

Freeze Warnings are in place through 9 a.m. this morning and will return Thursday night into Friday morning for much of south-central and southeastern Arizona. This includes communities south and east of Phoenix, such as Maricopa, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Florence, and San Tan Valley.

Residents in these areas should take precautions to prevent damage from freezing temperatures. Cover exposed pipes, protect sensitive plants, and don’t forget to bring pets indoors tonight.

In the Valley, overnight temperatures will drop to the mid-30s to low 40s, while daytime highs on Thursday and Friday will hover in the mid-60s.

While this sudden cool-down might feel intense, it’s actually resetting temperatures to more typical seasonal levels after an unusually warm start to winter.