PHOENIX — Temperatures are heating up this weekend!
Phoenix will be back in the triple digits Saturday and Sunday.
Our Valley forecast will stay dry, but there's still a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in northern Arizona over the weekend.
Here in the Valley, air quality will be the big issue over the next few days.
An Ozone High Pollution Advisory has been issued for Saturday and Sunday.
Ozone pollution will reach unhealthy levels, especially for kids, older adults and anyone with any kind of respiratory condition, like asthma or COPD. If you fall into one of these categories, limit your time outside in the afternoon hours or you may have difficulty breathing.
Our next storm system will pick up winds and bring in some slightly cooler air by Tuesday.
Highs will be back in the upper 90s for the middle of next week.
We also continue to track a Flood Warning that remains in effect for parts of the Gila River in southwestern Arizona as the flow increases due to water releases from the Painted Rock Dam. This warning remains in effect through June 6th. Do not attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (-0.04" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.36"
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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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