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Phoenix, AZ

Right Now
58°
Cloudy
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Feels Like: 58°
  • Heat Index: 58°
  • Wind: 3 mph
  • Wind Chill: 58°
  • UV Index: 3 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 06:32:34 AM
  • Sunset: 06:40:18 PM
  • Dew Point: 40°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Cloudy. High 66F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy with occasional rain after midnight. Low 53F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow

Rain likely. High 57F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
upstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 659 PM MST, an ongoing water release from Granite Reef Dam
is causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water
crossings upstream of Tempe Town Lake. Impacts may extend
beyond the current expiration time.
- Unusually strong currents may affect recreational interests
in Tempe Town Lake.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Unbridged river crossings (such as McKellips and Gilbert
Roads) and gravel pit operations along the Salt River between
Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
downstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 700 PM MST, ongoing water release from Tempe Town Lake is
causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water
crossings. Impacts may extend beyond the current expiration
time.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
67th Ave and 91st Ave where they cross the Salt River in
Phoenix.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to walk through
floodwaters. Stay away or get swept away!

&&

Weather Alert

.Hazardous water currents persist along the Salt River, affecting
recreational interests...

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding and strong currents caused by upstream dam release
along the Salt River.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Salt
River between Stewart Mountain Dam and Granite Reef Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 658 PM MST, Water releases from Saguaro and Bartlett Lakes
due to recent rain and snowmelt continue. Those with
recreational plans or other interests along the Salt River
should reconsider due to strong currents, increased river
levels, and cold water temperatures.
- Additional precipitation over the basin Tuesday and Wednesday
could cause river levels to rise later this week.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phon D Sutton, Coon Bluff, Goldfield, Blue Point, Pebble
Beach, and Salt River Tubing Recreation Areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

Weather Alert

.Hazardous water currents persist along the Verde River, affecting
recreational interests...

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding and strong currents caused by upstream dam release
along the Verde River.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the
Verde River downstream of Bartlett Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 654 PM MST, Water releases from Bartlett Lake due to
recent rain and snowmelt continue. Those with recreational
plans or other interests along the Verde River should
reconsider due to strong currents, increased river levels,
and cold water temperatures.
- Additional precipitation over the basin Tuesday and Wednesday
could cause river levels to rise later this week.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phon D Sutton Recreation Area, Fort McDowell, Needle Rock
Recreation Site, Verde River Recreation Site, and Riverside
Campground just below Bartlett Dam.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt and Gila
Rivers is imminent or occurring.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 700 PM MST, an ongoing water release from Tempe Town Lake
is causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water
crossings. Impacts may extend beyond the current expiration
time.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
El Mirage Road near Avondale, agricultural and industrial
interests along and within the Salt and Gila river beds.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to walk through flood
waters. Stay away or get swept away!

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New
River, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami,
Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains,
Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior
and Tonto Basin.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A storm system is expected to affect the region during the
Tuesday to Wednesday time period, with the heaviest rain
expected between Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
The forecast storm total rainfall on average is likely to
range between 1 and 2 inches, with locally higher amounts.
The already saturated soils in addition to this rainfall will
worsen the runoff situation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Precip
1 AM
58°
1%
1 AM
58°

Wind: E @ 2 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 53%

Wind Chill: 58°

Heat Index: 58°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

2 AM
58°
4%
2 AM
58°

Wind: ESE @ 3 mph

Precip: 4% Chance

Humidity: 55%

Wind Chill: 58°

Heat Index: 58°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

3 AM
56°
1%
3 AM
56°

Wind: ESE @ 4 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 57%

Wind Chill: 56°

Heat Index: 56°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

4 AM
55°
1%
4 AM
55°

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 58%

Wind Chill: 54°

Heat Index: 55°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

5 AM
55°
1%
5 AM
55°

Wind: ESE @ 6 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 58%

Wind Chill: 53°

Heat Index: 55°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

6 AM
54°
1%
6 AM
54°

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 60%

Wind Chill: 53°

Heat Index: 54°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

7 AM
54°
1%
7 AM
54°

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 60%

Wind Chill: 53°

Heat Index: 54°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

8 AM
55°
0%
8 AM
55°

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 55%

Wind Chill: 54°

Heat Index: 55°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

9 AM
57°
0%
9 AM
57°

Wind: SE @ 6 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 46%

Wind Chill: 56°

Heat Index: 57°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

10 AM
59°
0%
10 AM
59°

Wind: SSE @ 7 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 41%

Wind Chill: 58°

Heat Index: 59°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

11 AM
61°
0%
11 AM
61°

Wind: S @ 8 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 39%

Wind Chill: 60°

Heat Index: 61°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

12 PM
62°
0%
12 PM
62°

Wind: S @ 7 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 40%

Wind Chill: 62°

Heat Index: 62°

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Visibility: 10 mi

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