PHOENIX — Cooler air is moving!
Another storm system is passing to our north this week dropping temperatures and picking up winds across Arizona.
Valley highs will fall into the mid 80s on Tuesday and low 80s on Wednesday as afternoon wind gusts peak near 30 mph.
Winds will be even stronger up north with gusts approaching 50 mph along the Mogollon Rim and across northeastern AZ Tuesday afternoon. Wind Advisories are in effect for these spots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
With humidity levels below fifteen percent, the fire danger will also be heightened around the state over the next couple of days as these winds pick up.
High pressure will build in again this weekend, sending Valley highs back into the low 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" (+0.13" 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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