Actions

MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Break from the 90s possible this weekend!

The 90s are back and sticking around as we kick off May. We are tracking a few storm systems this week that are passing well to our north. They'll be too far away to bring any rain chances, but they will pick up our breezes at times. Expect highs in the Valley in the low to mid 90s through Saturday. That is several degrees above normal for this time of year.

By: Amber Sullins

Posted at 6:45 AM, May 02, 2024

and last updated 2024-05-03 01:14:37-04

PHOENIX — The 90s are back and sticking around as we head into the weekend.

We are tracking a few storm systems this week that are passing well to our north. They'll be too far away to bring any rain chances, but they will pick up our breezes at times.

Expect highs in the Valley in the low to mid 90s through Saturday. That is several degrees above normal for this time of year.

Winds will pick up even more this weekend, especially on Sunday as another storm system approaches. This one could even bring a few spotty showers to northern Arizona.

Peak gusts could top 50 mph across northern Arizona with 40 mph gusts possible in the Valley.

High Wind Watches are in effect Saturday and Sunday for Mohave County as gusts there approach 60 mph.

As these winds pick up, temperatures will drop.

Phoenix will fall into the upper 80s on Sunday. Then, we'll begin another warm-up next week.

______________________________________

2024 Rainfall totals:

Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 3.79" (+0.99" from average)

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.81"

________________________________________

2023 Rainfall totals:

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

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47"