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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Triple digit heat in the Valley! How long will it last?

Breezy afternoons expected for the majority of the week in the Valley as temperatures drop a bit.

By: Amber Sullins

Posted at 7:00 AM, Apr 22, 2024

and last updated 2024-04-23 01:09:00-04

PHOENIX — The first 100s of the year are here!

Phoenix hit 100 degrees for the first time this year Sunday afternoon and we climbed to 102 degrees on Monday.

On average, Phoenix's first 100-degree day happens around May 2nd.

As temperatures get hotter, the risk of heat-related illness is going up. So, take action to stay safe by limiting your time outside during the heat of the day, staying hydrated and using sunblock to protect your skin (especially during the middle of the day when the sunburn risk is highest.)

Temperatures will drop throughout the week as back-to-back storms move through on Thursday and Friday.

Temperatures across the Phoenix metro area will fall to the mid to upper 90s on Tuesday before dropping into the low to mid 90s on Wednesday. Then, we're back in the mid 80s for the rest of the week.

Breezes will pick up across Arizona and it will be breezy every afternoon for the rest of the week.

The first storm moves in on Thursday, bringing a few showers and thunderstorms to the high country.

The second storm system dives in from the north on Friday, picking up winds even more and bringing more chances for showers and thunderstorms to our state.

Here in the Valley, we could even see a few isolated showers on Friday night.

That second storm will clear out in time for the weekend as temperatures climb into the mid 80s Saturday and low 90s on Sunday.

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2024 Rainfall totals:

Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 3.79" (+1.02" from average)

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.79"

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2023 Rainfall totals:

Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.21" (-3.01" from average)

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47"

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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.