PHOENIX — Cooler air is moving in and dropping temperatures all across Arizona!
Highs in the Valley peaked in the low 80s this afternoon, putting us a few degrees below normal for this time of year.
Breezes picked up, too. Gusts here in the Valley peaked near 30 mph this afternoon before dying down after sunset tonight.
Winds have been even stronger up north with gusts near 40 to 50 mph along the Mogollon Rim and across northeastern AZ. Wind Advisories are in effect for these areas until 8 p.m.
With humidity levels generally below fifteen percent, fire danger is also increasing as these winds pick up.
Fire Weather Warnings (also known as Red Flag Warnings) are in effect across southeastern Arizona until 7 p.m. Use caution and avoid activities that could create sparks and lead to wildfires.
High pressure will build in again this weekend, sending Valley highs back into the mid 90s by Sunday.
Although our Valley forecast will stay dry, Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Salt and Gila rivers through next Friday (April 21st) due to recent water releases from our reservoirs. Do not attempt to cross any flowing water in any of these areas.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (+0.12" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.33"
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2022 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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