Before sunrise Saturday, mostly cloudy skies and strong easterly winds were already pushing across the Valley. The city is headed for a high near 81, with a slight chance of rain arriving late in the afternoon.
Wind First, Rain Later Saturday
East winds of 10 to 15 knots, with gusts over 20 to 25 knots, should subside by mid to late afternoon. A slight chance of showers begins after 5 p.m., but the odds remain low at 20%, according to the National Weather Service Phoenix.
The stronger wind concern is focused outside central Phoenix, where a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Saturday for parts of Pinal County and higher terrain east of the city. Blowing dust and reduced visibility may still affect open areas and high-profile vehicles, so drivers heading toward the Valley’s eastern and southern edges should keep an eye on conditions.
Sunday Turns Brighter Before A Wetter Midweek
Saturday night brings only a small chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 68. Winds should ease Sunday as partly sunny skies return and temperatures climb to about 84.
Monday looks sunny with a high near 85, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday near 87. The forecast then turns more unsettled Wednesday and Thursday, after a mostly clear Tuesday night, with a 20% precipitation chance Wednesday and 30% Thursday as temperatures cool to around 79.
That broader shift is a sharper change than the immediate weekend setup, which is mostly about wind and clouds rather than meaningful rainfall. It also updates Friday’s wind-focused forecast, adding a wetter and cooler pattern for the second half of next week.
