PHOENIX — Showers and thunderstorms are firing up in the higher terrain and there’s a chance that some of those storms could move into the Valley later on tonight.
Any storms that move through may be capable of producing damaging winds, blowing dust, hail, and areas of heavy rain and flash flooding, especially near wildfire burn scars.
Higher monsoon moisture and lingering clouds are also helping to keep temperatures down a bit giving us a break from the 110-degree heat today and tomorrow.
Storm chances will continue on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with just a slight chance of isolated storms by Sunday and early next week.
As drier air moves in, temperatures will heat back up. Phoenix will top 110 degrees again by this weekend with overnight lows in the 90s.
Air quality is also a concern in the Valley again this week.
An Ozone High Pollution Advisory is in effect through Thursday.
Ozone pollution will reach unhealthy levels for kids, older adults and anyone with any respiratory issues like asthma or COPD.
Breathing in ozone pollution can lead to health impacts like chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, congestion and difficulty breathing. So, limit your time outside in the afternoon when ozone pollution is peaking. Even healthy adults trying to exercise outside may experience health impacts.
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 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.19″ (+0.12″ from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.90″
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.21″ (-3.01″ from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47″
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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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