A change in weather is set to sweep through Phoenix, with a sunny high of 81 degrees today quickly giving way to an 80% chance of showers after 2 am tonight, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will hover around 54 degrees, and gusty conditions are expected to continue, creating a breezy backdrop for the described precipitation. Winds could reach as high as 24 mph in certain areas.
The wet weather is predicted to persist through the weekend. The NWS forecasts a 60% chance of showers for Sunday morning, though the skies will lighten somewhat with a high around 65. However, the drawn out disturbance isn't planning to depart without a final display – showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected to roll in Sunday evening, maintaining an 80% chance of precipitation overnight into Monday.
Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast from the National Weather Service suggests a 70% chance of continuing showers with potential thunderstorms post-11 am. The day's temperature will peak near 65 degrees, mirroring Sunday's high. The erratic conditions seem set to clear up by Monday night when partly cloudy skies will begin to shift towards a clearer week, starting with Tuesday's sunny high around 74.
The clearest skies are anticipated midweek, with both NWS and FOX 10 Phoenix projecting sunny days on Wednesday and Thursday, with highs reaching 80 and 84 degrees respectively. The warmth appears to stay consistently high before Friday ushers in a slight dip, bringing a mostly sunny day with an expected high of 79 degrees, themes echoed in FOX 10 Phoenix's forecasting.
Following the weekend's tumultuous weather, Phoenix residents can look forward to a gradual return to clearer skies and warmer temperatures as reported by NWS and FOX 10 Phoenix. While the beginning of April will see the tail end of showers and potential thunderstorms, the forecast suggests ample sunshine to come, a promise for those eager to bid the rain a temporary farewell.
