Phoenix sees mild start before warm, windy weekend
Temperatures will hover near 80 degrees, while flood warnings persist on the Salt and Verde Rivers due to dam releases.
By Meera Fletcher ·
A sunny start to the week is giving way to warmer, breezy conditions across the state. Forecasters expect cool mornings in the Valley, with temperatures in the 50s, before climbing to the upper 70s this afternoon. The predicted high of 78 degrees sits four degrees below the average for this time of year.
Similar temperatures are expected tomorrow, though high clouds will begin to move in. These clouds are set to linger through Friday. A slight temperature increase is forecast for that day, with a high of 80 degrees. The weekend will be warmer and dry, with morning lows in the 50s warming to the low 80s each day.
Breezy winds from the northeast will accompany the weekend warmth. These winds may continue into early next week. While the Valley remains dry, a slight chance of rain exists for Eastern Arizona later this week.
Flood warnings remain in effect for the Salt and Verde Rivers. Elevated flows are expected to persist through the end of the week due to dam releases. Authorities advise extreme caution near these waterways and low-water crossings.
The dry conditions in the Valley are expected to hold for the foreseeable future. Residents should monitor the rivers and plan for the increased wind speeds over the next several days.
