Hot and Dry This Independence Day | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Independence Day weekend brings scorching heat and dry conditions across Arizona, with high pressure bringing calm winds—good for fire risk but not enough to ease caution. A bit of moisture from a former tropical storm may bring clouds and slightly cooler temps, but fire danger remains high, especially with fireworks. Phoenix has new restrictions: no fireworks on city property or near mountain preserves, with a map to guide you. Flagstaff’s skipping fireworks again, opting for a drone show due to Stage Two fire restrictions. Cooler temps in the 80s await northbound travelers in Payson…