Arizona braces for storms and cooler temperatures this week

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

Arizona faces showers, thunderstorms and strong winds, with a flood watch in effect for the High Country.

Arizona is experiencing active weather with isolated rain and thunderstorms, strong winds and cooler temperatures across the state. A Flood Watch remains in effect for northern Arizona's High Country through Monday evening. Phoenix Sky Harbor briefly issued a ground stop for all departing flights due to thunderstorms in the northwest Valley around 11 a.m. on Monday, according to the FAA, though the stoppage lasted about half an hour.

Storm chances are expected to rise overnight and through Monday, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, increasing to 50 per cent late Monday into early Tuesday. Southwest winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 25 mph, though conditions will be less windy on Monday than previous days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue in the high country through Tuesday.

Temperatures have dropped into the upper 70s and low 80s following today's high of 89 degrees. Highs will fall into the upper 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday before climbing back into the mid to upper 80s by the end of the week. Showers and clouds should clear by Tuesday morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon, with dry weather expected to continue for the rest of the week.

How it is being reported

• Fall-like temperatures with strong gusty winds this week across southern ArizonaA trough keeps temperatures cooler-than-normal this week, high pressure brings back strong windsKOLD · 13 Oct, 02:14
• Arizona storm chances rise overnight: Here’s what to expectArizona’s weather turns active tonight, with storms, wind gusts and a continued flood threat in the High Country.Azfamily · 13 Oct, 00:33
• Big temperature changes coming to ArizonaGet ready for an active day across the state with isolated rain and thunderstorms, strong winds and cooler temperatures!Azfamily · 12 Oct, 05:49

In this story: Arizona · Phoenix Sky Harbor · FAA · High Country · Valley

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