Highlights
- Phoenix hit 106 degrees Friday, four degrees above the seasonal average.
- A 30% chance of storms is forecast for Sunday morning, with better odds late tonight.
- Rain chances climb to 50-60% Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures are expected to drop below average.
- The Valley has received about 1.41 inches of rain this season, roughly half an inch below average.
Phoenix recorded a high of 106 degrees Friday, four degrees above average, with muggy conditions persisting through the weekend, azfamily.com meteorologist Paul Horton reported.
A slight chance of storms remains through Saturday morning, with a better window late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Horton puts Sunday morning storm odds at 30%.
The more meaningful relief comes next week. Rain chances rise to 50-60% Tuesday and Wednesday, and temperatures are expected to drop below average on both days.
Season-to-date rainfall stands at about 1.41 inches, roughly half an inch below average.
Watch Tuesday morning for updated storm timing as the midweek system approaches.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 12/09/2026 15:09
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