Widespread thunderstorms with potential flash flooding later today. Watch out for rainstorms!
A few storms kicked off the morning near the southern border of Pima County, but most of us woke up dry. Clouds moving in from the south will keep temperatures this afternoon below normal. In southeastern Arizona, the maximum temperature will be in the 90s, and the first half will be warm to the 100s, and the 2023 monsoon is expected to be very active in the afternoon and at night.
The big problem is the amount of clouds this morning. The sooner it clears up, the more energy will be needed to trigger a thunderstorm later today. Models show clear clouds from mid-morning to late afternoon and storms in the early afternoon for much of southeastern Arizona. The storm is heading west-northwest and is expected to spread over a wide area this afternoon and into the evening. Strong to severe storms can occur in isolation, and the main threats will be flash floods, wind damage, and dust drift. Watch out for rainstorms!
Storm coverage will tend to decrease for the rest of the week, with little rainfall expected through the second half of the week. As a result, temperatures will begin to rise, with highs expected to return to around 110 degrees Celsius in the hottest spots this weekend. There is also a possibility that a high temperature warning will be issued.
- Today: Afternoon storms possible (80%). High: 99°
- Tonight: Storm chance by 11pm (60%). Low: 73°
- Tomorrow: Few PM storms (30%). High: 100°
