Flood warnings have been extended into next week for parts of the Phoenix metropolitan area, but it looks like it’s going to be an easy weekend.
Conditions are perfect, according to the National Weather Service Phoenix office.
“It looks very spectacular all weekend. Highs will be in the high 70s today, rising to the low 80s over the weekend. “There’s a lot of sun to enjoy outside, no chance of rain and pretty light winds,” Phoenix office meteorologist Mark O’Malley told the Arizona Republic.
a mild heat risk According to their website, it was put in place by the weather service as temperatures began to rise towards the 80s.Winds are also expected to pick up. from mondayWinds of approximately 30-35 mph are expected in the Phoenix area.
Additionally, flood warnings for both the Salt River and the Gila River have been extended through April 7, and the warning for the Verde River continues through Friday as the Salt River Project continues to release increased water.
“The Salt River Project continues to release water from all of the various reservoirs upstream due to snowmelt volume and to make room for that, many recreational areas along the Salt, Verde and Gila rivers is currently closed, Marie said, “The current is rising. We recommend that you do not try to go outside and into the waterway this weekend. There is too much debris and a lot of unsteady current.” too much, so stay away from the water and enjoy the weather elsewhere.”
Where in Arizona still have flood warnings?
Flood warnings have been issued for the following areas, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency:
- The Salt River below Lake Saguaro (until April 7).
- Gila River from Avondale to Yuma County Line (until April 7).
- The Verde River below Bartlett Lake (until the end of Friday).
the majority of Maricopa County and South Central Arizona on Alert By 5pm on April 7th:
- The Painted Rock Dam and the Gila River below the Salt River.
- An unbridged crossing across the Salt and Gila rivers.
- An unbridged crossing that crosses the Salt River upstream and downstream of Tempe Town Lake.
- Low-lying flood along the Salt River between Stewart Mountain Dam and Granite Reef Dam.
However, the efflux of SRP was significantly reduced. Approximately 1,500 CFS released (cubic feet per second) from Bartlett Dam and Stewart Mountain Dam.
