PHOENIX — Winds are picking up across Arizona!
A storm system is passing to our north, bringing gusty winds and cooler air back to our state.
Valley highs dropped into the upper 80s today and they will go even lower tomorrow. Most Valley locations will end up in the low 80s Wednesday afternoon.
Wind gusts will top out near 25 to 30 mph in the Phoenix metro area today and tomorrow.
Winds will be even stronger up north with gusts approaching 40 to 50 mph along the Mogollon Rim and across northeastern AZ today and tomorrow.
Wind Advisories are in effect along the Mogollon Rim and across northeastern Arizona until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
With humidity levels generally below fifteen percent, fire danger will also increase as these winds pick up.
Fire Weather Warnings (also known as Red Flag Warnings) are in effect across southeastern Arizona from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. 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 low to mid 90s Saturday and 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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