Phoenix residents can expect mixed weather conditions over the coming week, starting with an onset of showers and possible thunderstorms later today. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 100 percent chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. Temperatures are set to hold steady around 53 degrees, while westerly winds blow at a gentle 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of rain diminishes tonight to 30 percent, primarily before 8:00 p.m., transitioning toward a mostly clear sky as the evening progresses and temperatures dip to a low near 44. The easterly wind will be a slight 5 mph dropping as night falls. The weekend forecast will welcome sunny skies on Saturday with the temperature climbing to a high near 68 degrees. Calm winds will prevail, shifting westerly at 5 mph in the afternoon.
Clear conditions will continue through Saturday night with a low around 45, followed by a sunny Sunday where temperatures are expected to peak at a comfortable 76 degrees and "calm wind becoming east around 5 mph," as indicated by the National Weather Service forecast. Sunday night's outlook remains clear, with the low hovering around 49, while Monday will usher in a high near 82 under sunny skies.
However, the week will see another turnaround on Tuesday as showers are touted as likely after 11:00 a.m., bringing a 70 percent chance of rain and potential. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch will be possible under mostly cloudy skies with a high near 66. The wind will shift from a south-southeast direction to west-southwest throughout the day at 5 to 10 mph. The forthcoming days will experience a flux, with a 50 percent chance of showers on Tuesday night, followed by a mostly sunny Wednesday, where temperatures are expected to bounce back to around 70 degrees.
The National Weather Service predicts a 60 percent likelihood of showers amidst partly sunny conditions and high temperatures lingering near 69 degrees on Thursday. Brisk winds from the south-southeast could reach up to 25 mph in gusts, shifting southwest as the day progresses. For more detailed weather information and updates, Phoenix residents can visit the National Weather Service website.
