Phoenix residents will experience a chain of showers and thunderstorms across the landscape, signaling an unusual bout of late-autumn rain. According to the National Weather Service, the city can expect a high probability of precipitation through the week. The forecast, last updated today at 5:05 am MST, specifically predicts an 80 percent chance of rain on Wednesday with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible.
Wednesday's showers and thunderstorms are mainly forecasted before 3:00 pm, likely to be followed by more showers and perhaps another thunderstorm after 5:00 pm. Residents will note a steady temperature around 62 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. The anticipated rainfall might offer a brief respite from the region's usual drought conditions.
Moving into Wednesday night, the weather is anticipated to remain wet, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 am, then showers likely continuing. The low is expected to hover around 54 degrees with relatively calm winds shifting from North northeasterly to calm, posing minimal pressure on the sporadic urban palm tree.
Entering Thursday, the chance of showers drops to 30 percent before 11:00 am, making way for a mostly sunny day with highs nearing 63. The forecast promises a brief respite before Friday brings back a 20 percent chance of showers in a mostly cloudy sky.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the city can anticipate partly sunny skies with an ongoing 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday. Conditions improve slightly on Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and a slight chance of showers and potential thunderstorms after 11:00 am. As the new week approaches, residents can expect sunny days ahead, with highs gradually reaching a comfortable 71 degrees by Tuesday.
