Valley Winds Whip Phoenix Before Quick-Hit Monday Showers

Phoenix woke up to classic spring perfection on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with sunrise temperatures in the mid-60s and the metro area warming into the low 80s by afternoon. It is a solid day for just about any outdoor plan, although gusty winds are expected to kick up later. A weak weather system will also slide through and bring a slight chance of light, mainly late-evening showers on Monday, April 13, 2026. If you will be out late, secure loose outdoor items and bring a light layer for those cooler nighttime temperatures.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

Winds will start from the southeast this morning, then swing around to a west-southwest direction by midafternoon, with sustained speeds around 5-10 mph and gusts commonly in the 20-30 mph range across the Valley. There are no watches or warnings posted right now for the Phoenix metro, but the National Weather Service is telling residents to plan on breezy to locally windy conditions this afternoon and continuing into Monday night.

Late Monday Light Shower Chance

A modest disturbance is expected to move through late Monday, bringing roughly a 20-30% chance of brief, mostly light showers in the Valley after about 5 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026. Most lower-desert spots are projected to pick up under a tenth of an inch of rain, with higher terrain favored for slightly higher totals. For more on how this pattern has been evolving, check out from hail to heatwave.

This Week At A Glance

Temperatures should hold near seasonal norms through Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. By Wednesday, readings are expected to climb back into the mid 80s as weaker high pressure builds in. Beyond that, the rest of the week looks mostly dry and typical for mid-April.

What To Do Tonight

If you have evening outdoor plans, give yourself a little extra travel time and make sure patio furniture, trash bins, and other loose items are tied down before the gusts really get going. Before heading out late Monday, take a quick look at short-range radar, and if you are flying, keep an eye on alerts from your carrier or the airport in case the breezy conditions slow things down.