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Arizona Storm Alert: Thunderstorms, Wet Roads Possible Nov. 6
GLOBE, AZ — Residents across parts of south central and southeastern Arizona could see scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. 6, as unsettled weather develops
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-06T17:37:54.239Z
GLOBE, AZ — Residents across parts of south central and southeastern Arizona could see scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. 6, as unsettled weather develops over higher terrain. The Phoenix metropolitan area also has a slight chance of rain, although widespread rainfall is not expected.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, isolated to scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to develop mainly across northern Arizona's higher terrain and southeastern Arizona during the afternoon and evening.
Forecasters say the activity will generally produce light rainfall, with the greatest chances concentrated east and northeast of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Higher Terrain Faces Greater Storm Chances Communities near Globe, San Carlos and surrounding mountainous areas have better opportunities for showers than the lower desert valleys.
The National Weather Service forecasts rainfall totals generally ranging from 0.00 to 0.10 inches across southern Gila County .
Forecasters indicate approximately a 10% chance of receiving at least 0.20 inches of rainfall in that area.
While isolated thunderstorms are possible, officials do not anticipate widespread heavy rainfall.
Phoenix Rain Chances Remain Low For the Phoenix metropolitan area, the National Weather Service places the chance of measurable showers at approximately 10% Friday evening .
Across the lower deserts of south central Arizona, expected rainfall totals range from 0.00 to 0.05 inches.
Most neighborhoods are likely to remain dry, although brief passing showers cannot be ruled out.
Minor Travel Impacts Possible The primary weather concerns are isolated thunderstorms and briefly wet roadways in areas receiving rainfall.
Drivers traveling through higher terrain or southeastern Arizona should remain alert for changing road conditions during the afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service currently categorizes the expected impacts as minor, with little to no widespread disruption anticipated.
Residents can monitor updated radar and local forecasts through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/psr .