PHOENIX — Clouds are moving in and chances for monsoon storms are increasing tonight.
The best bet in the Valley for a few spotty showers will be in the overnight hours into Wednesday morning. We aren't expecting anything severe, but watch out for gusty winds at times and lightning with some of the storms that could move through.
A slight chance for a few more isolated storms will be in the forecast on Thursday, too.
This influx in moisture is also taking the edge off of the heat a bit. Temperatures should stay below 110 degrees in the Valley over the next few days.
As we dry out over Labor Day weekend, more 110s are possible in the Valley.
Phoenix has had 53 days so far this year at 110 degrees or hotter. The all-time record is 55 days, set just last year.
There is also no end in sight to this record-setting stretch of triple digits days. As of Monday, we've had 92 triple-digit days in a row. The previous record was 76 consecutive triple-digit days set in August of 1993.
Air quality is a concern too as ozone pollution builds up this week, causing potential health impacts for some of us.
An Ozone High Pollution Advisory is in effect through Wednesday and an Ozone High Pollution Watch is in effect on Thursday.
Ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for kids, older adults and anyone with any kind of respiratory condition like asthma, bronchitis, or COPD.
Limit your time outside, especially during the afternoon hours when ozone pollution is at is worst, or you may experience chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, congestion or even difficulty breathing.
Everyone can help prevent the pollution problem from getting worse by carpooling, taking public transportation or working from home. Also, wait until after dark to fill up your gas-powered vehicles and avoid idling in long drive-thru lines.
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2024 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 4.54" (-0.12" from average)
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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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