FORECAST: Flood Watch in the Valley

Storm chances are expected to increase overnight, with periods of heavy rain possible across the Valley. Rain earlier this morning limited instability, which is why storms along the Mogollon Rim struggled to hold together. Now, attention shifts to southeastern Arizona, where greater instability is helping storms develop.

Flood Watches issued as storm chances ramp up

By: Amber Sullins

PHOENIX — Monsoon 2026 is back in action!

Showers and thunderstorms are moving through parts of our state, bringing heavy downpours and flash flooding.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the state, including the Valley, as storms have the potential to drop 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour!

The Flood Watch here in the Phoenix metro area will be in effect until 5 a.m. on Friday.

With the potential for heavy rain and flooding, it's an ABC15 Weather Action Day. Take action to prepare for heavy rain and flooding overnight. If you are in a flood-prone area or located near/downstream of a wildfire burn scar, have sandbags in place.

Rain showers could extend into your Friday morning commute, then we'll dry things out a bit here in Phoenix Friday evening.

Temperatures are dropping, too! Expect Valley temperatures to top out in the mid 90s on Friday, which is more than 10 degrees below normal for this time of year.

We'll still be in the 90s on Saturday before the triple digits return heading into next week.

Storm chances will stay in the forecast too, especially for the high country.

Here in the Valley, expect a slight chance of spotty showers and thunderstorms each day through the weekend and early next week.