Phoenix, AZ – Scattered showers are expected across parts of southeast California and southwest Arizona today, with forecasters warning of wet roads and gusty winds in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, rain chances are highest in southeast California, where probabilities range from 30% to 50%. In southwest Arizona, chances are slightly lower, at 20% to 30%. Much of the early morning rainfall is expected to be virga — precipitation that evaporates before reaching the ground — but stronger showers capable of producing measurable rain are expected later in the morning and afternoon.
Forecasters said the cloud cover and storm activity will also bring below-normal afternoon temperatures, offering a brief break from late-summer heat across the region. Communities such as Yuma, Quartzsite, and Imperial Valley are most likely to see impacts, which could include slick road conditions and bursts of gusty winds with passing showers.
The weather service advised residents and travelers in southeast California and southwest Arizona to drive cautiously on wet roads and remain alert for sudden changes in wind conditions. The chance of rain is expected to diminish by this evening, with drier conditions returning into the weekend.
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