PHOENIX — More showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Valley as we wrap up the workweek.
Storms will develop first in the high country and then potentially move down into parts of the Phoenix metro area in the late afternoon and evening on Friday.
Watch out for gusty winds, areas of blowing dust, brief heavy downpours and lightning with any of the storms that move in.
Small hail is possible with a few of the strongest storms too, especially in the higher terrain north and east of the Valley.
Storm chances will continue over the weekend across the high country with a slight chance of a few more spotty storms in the Phoenix metro area.
Valley temperatures will peak in the mid to upper 90s on Friday and Saturday. Then, we'll be back in the triple digits by Sunday.
We're also still tracking a Flood Warning 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 has now been extended through May 30th. Do not attempt to cross any flooded roadways.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (+0.01" 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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