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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Spotty monsoon storm chances again today

After last night's monsoon storms, we have a chance for a repeat performance from Mother Nature today! We will dry out and heat up for the holiday weekend.

By: Jorge Torres

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PHOENIX — The Valley is drying out after a busy evening of monsoon storms!

Rainfall totals across the Phoenix Metro ranged from one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch, with some spots in the West Valley, like Buckeye, seeing over an inch of rain.

Now, drier air is moving in behind a weak storm system to our west, which will continue tracking across northern Arizona today.

While we can’t rule out a stray shower or weak thunderstorm this afternoon, most areas will stay dry.

Temperatures will also take a slight dip, with highs in the low 100s across the Valley, which is still hot, but not as intense as recent days.

The dry trend continues into the Fourth of July holiday as high pressure rebuilds over the state. That means a warming trend kicks in, with highs climbing back to near-normal Saturday and likely reaching 110 or more in the lower deserts by Sunday.

Air quality will be getting worse, too. With light winds and mostly sunny skies, ozone pollution is building up.

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory is in effect in the Valley on Monday.

Breathing in ozone pollution can lead to health impacts like chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, congestion and difficulty breathing. Kids, older adults and anyone with any kind of respiratory condition like asthma, bronchitis or COPD can be especially susceptible to the impacts of ozone pollution. So, limit your time outside in the afternoon when ozone pollution is peaking.

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.

Looking ahead to next week, another round of extreme heat is expected, along with a return of isolated storm chances.