PHOENIX — Big changes are on the way this weekend!
A rare and unusual weather pattern is setting up that could bring historic early June rain to Arizona.
A storm system spinning off the coast of the Baja Peninsula will be pulling up moisture from Tropical Storm Alvin. This could bring record-breaking rainfall to the Valley for early June.
Rain chances will start in the Valley on Saturday, but increase significantly by Sunday. We could see some thunderstorms in the mix, too.
So, Sunday will be an ABC15 Weather Action Day as a reminder to take action and be ready to adjust your outdoor plans. Rain, lightning and gusty winds could all impact your day.
Some parts of the Valley could see a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain. Roads may be slick and visibility could be reduced at times.
This type of rain is extremely rare for early June! Phoenix has only recorded measurable rainfall on June 1st once and that was only two-hundredths of an inch all the way back in 1914.
Another storm system may move in late Monday and Tuesday keeping a slight chance of showers in the forecast, but the main event will be Sunday.
So stay weather-aware and check abc15.com and ABC15 Mobile for updates as we head into the weekend.
