NWS Forecast Office Phoenix, AZ

An amplified low pressure system off the CA coast by the middle of the week is expected to pull in above normal moisture into the Desert Southwest. This will result in heightened rain chances, especially Wednesday and Thursday. The highest rain chances are expected across south-central AZ. Temperatures are forecast to fall to 5-10 degrees below normal by the latter portion of the week. There continues to be uncertainties in the rainfall totals and exact timing of the best rain chances along with severe weather potential. Stay tuned!

Warming up slightly during the next couple of days with widespread Minor HeatRisk expected. A weather system affecting the area by the latter half of the week will result in a cooling trend