Phoenix, Ariz. – Storm clouds could slow travel across metro Phoenix Saturday afternoon as scattered showers and thunderstorms sweep through central Arizona. Drivers on I-10 and Loop 202 may face sudden downpours, gusty winds, and brief lightning hazards. Those with outdoor plans should keep rain gear ready and stay alert to fast-changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, storm chances peak Saturday between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then taper overnight. Rainfall will be light for most areas, but pockets of heavier downpours could briefly flood low-lying roads. Skies clear quickly Sunday, leaving much of the Valley with sunny weather and highs near 87 degrees.
By Monday, dry heat locks back in, with highs climbing to 92. That trend strengthens Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures push into the mid-90s. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor work in the afternoon, and keep pets cool as temperatures climb.
October arrives midweek with little sign of relief from the heat. The Valley will hold steady in the 90s, reminding residents that fall in Arizona often feels like summer. Sunshine will dominate, and no major storm systems appear in sight through the week ahead.
Warnings remain in place for Saturday’s storms, but no new advisories are expected beyond the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Phoenix, Arizona
- Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms, high 89. Gusty winds possible.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 87, calm winds.
- Monday: Sunny, high 92.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 95.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 96, starting October hot.
