Phoenix is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 61 degrees on Monday, November 2, with a sunny afternoon expected to reach the low 70s. The rain has moved out, but the water it left behind is still moving through area washes, creeks and rivers. That makes today a better day for sunshine than river recreation.
Clear Skies Won’t Mean Clear Waterways
The National Weather Service Phoenix says earlier rainfall in higher terrain east and northeast of the city has sent runoff downstream, with additional rainfall forecast. Flooding along major waterways including the Salt and Verde rivers could persist through the first half of the week, according to the National Weather Service Phoenix.
An overnight Flood Watch expired at 5 a.m. Monday, but flood warnings, road closures and high water impacts may continue as runoff works through the system. Water levels in the Salt and Verde rivers may continue rising, and drivers should never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.
Warm, Dry Pattern Settles In
Monday will stay sunny with a high near 72 degrees and light west winds. Tuesday should remain dry, with gradual warming through midweek.
The weekend will warm slightly, with sunny highs near 79 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will remain seasonally cool, generally in the mid-50s, with mostly clear skies and little wind.
Sunshine Returns as Runoff Continues
Rain chances are forecast at 10% or less from Friday into Saturday, so outdoor plans should be easy to make once they stay away from flood-prone channels and riverbanks. Residents should continue following closure notices, avoid floodwater and remember the old rule that remains stubbornly useful: turn around, don’t drown.
