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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Monsoon storm chances are ramping up!

Monsoon storm chances are ramping up!
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PHOENIX — The Valley's Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through tonight as temperatures remain dangerously hot today.

It's an ABC15 Weather Action Day as a reminder to stay safe in this dangerous heat. Limit your time outside, drink plenty of water, and bring pets inside. Never leave kids or pets in the car.

Monsoon storms will mainly stay in the high country and southeastern Arizona, but there is a chance that a few storms could move into the Valley this evening and tonight.

Monsoon moisture increases through the first half of the week, bringing even better storm chances across the state.

Daily thunderstorm activity will continue over northern, eastern and southeastern Arizona through at least midweek, keeping the potential for blowing dust and elevated pollution levels in play through in the Valley.

The Valley could see more storms, too. As storm chances go up, so does the chance for strong winds, blowing dust, heavy rain and dangerous lightning, so stay weather-aware.

We will finally get some relief from the extreme heat, too.

Temperatures will gradually trend down through the middle of next week, with near or just below normal temperatures expected.

2026 Sky Harbor Rainfall to-date: 0.78" (-3.32" from average)

2026 Monsoon Rainfall to-date: 0.46" (-0.69" from average)
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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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