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Phoenix Weather: Wet, Soggy Week Ahead
The Phoenix area this week could see a quarter of its average annual rainfall.
PHOENIX, AZ — We hate bringing bad news, but if rain isn't your cup of tea, you're in for a rough week in the Phoenix area, according to forecasts. This week will likely be comprised of a string of wet, soggy days, during which our area could see nearly a quarter of its total annual rainfall.
The Phoenix area should expect a total of two inches of rainfall this week, and areas north of the Valley can see totals approaching three inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Scattered to numerous showers can be expected across the deserts Tue through Fri. Storm total rain to approach 2 inches in Phoenix with amounts over 3 inches in the high terrain N and E of Phoenix. Thunderstorms possible esp Thursday afternoon. Drive with caution. #azwx pic.twitter.com/fviTL47YK4
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 9, 2020
Rain chances will remain at 50 percent or higher moving through this week with the greatest chance of rain Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday, and after a period of lingering showers, the rain will likely be on its way by Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
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A graphical look at the next 5 days. It's going to rain quite a bit Tuesday through Friday! We've posted a flood watch for Tonto Creek. Elsewhere we don't think widespread flash flooding is likely because the rain will be spread out over several days. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/vVozUf9VUQ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 9, 2020
Phoenix area residents should be prepared for dangerous lighting and moderate flooding. A flood watch remains in effect for Tonto Creek.
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