Mesa, Arizona – Strong storms are expected to sweep across the East Valley Sunday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible lightning to areas like Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler through early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, showers and thunderstorms are likely to begin after 3 p.m. Sunday, with a strong southwest wind between 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch possible—more in thunderstorms.
Sunday night, the storm threat continues with likely thunderstorms between midnight and 2 a.m., then scattered storms into early Monday. Lows will fall to the low 70s, and wind patterns will shift southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Cities west of Mesa, including Gilbert and Chandler, may experience temporary road flooding and visibility drops. Drivers are urged to avoid low-lying areas and delay non-essential travel during evening hours. Residents should also secure outdoor items and have flashlights charged in case of brief power outages.
The storm system is expected to clear by mid-morning Monday, with a return to sunny skies and highs near 90°F. Another round of triple-digit heat arrives by Thursday.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast for Mesa, AZ:
- Sunday: Showers likely after 3 p.m., breezy. High 94°F. Wind gusts up to 25 mph.
- Monday: Clearing by noon, high near 90°F. Morning showers possible.
- Tuesday: Sunny and calm. High near 96°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High near 96°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, very hot. High near 103°F.
