Phoenix woke Sunday to rain and temperatures around 74 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the morning and could briefly reduce visibility, while powerful south winds could complicate driving across the Valley.
Rain And Strong Winds Take Over Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are most likely before 1 p.m., with additional chances returning during the afternoon before tapering later. The high is expected to reach about 85 degrees, with winds shifting from southeast to south by mid-to-late morning, then south-southwest to southwest by late afternoon.
The National Weather Service Phoenix has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, calling for south winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. High-profile vehicles may have a harder time with crosswinds, and loose outdoor items should be secured; blowing dust could also briefly reduce visibility.
The latest forecast sharpens the warning from Hoodline's earlier weekend weather outlook. Brief heavy downpours are possible, particularly early Sunday, and Phoenix Valley rainfall totals are forecast at 0.25 to 0.75 inches.
Monday Keeps The Valley Cool And Unsettled
Monday brings another round of showers and thunderstorms, with rain chances likely to improve Monday night as a shortwave and weak cold front approach. The high should reach only about 81 degrees, with south winds.
Storm chances continue Monday night, when the low is forecast near 66 degrees. Rainfall should be light for most lower-desert neighborhoods, but outdoor plans may still need a backup as storms linger into the evening.
Sunny Skies Return After A Midweek Chill
Tuesday starts with a chance of morning rain showers before turning mostly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Tuesday night could drop to around 58 degrees, followed by a sunny Wednesday with a high near 78.
The calmer pattern continues Thursday through Saturday, with dry weather and highs returning to the 80s late in the week. After Sunday's rain, wind and dust concerns, the middle of the week offers Phoenix a noticeably cooler and quieter reset.
