Rain and Cooler Temperatures Expected Across Arizona This Weekend

Two incoming low-pressure systems will bring rain and cooler temperatures to Arizona this weekend, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Phoenix residents can expect showers and thunderstorms arriving Friday afternoon, with temperatures dropping to the upper 70s before more widespread rain moves through Saturday.

Cooler temperatures arrive with incoming storms

After a warmer than normal Thursday, Arizona weather patterns are changing. Phoenix reached a high of 86 degrees on Thursday, which was eight degrees above the seasonal norm, though it remained seven degrees below the record high for that date, FOX 10 Phoenix reported.

The relief from the heat comes via two distinct storm systems. The first system will trigger showers and thunderstorms across southern Arizona on Friday afternoon. In Phoenix, rain is expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The high country will likely see isolated thunderstorms arriving slightly later, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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While the transition brings much-needed cooling, the timing of the precipitation may impact Friday evening commutes and outdoor activities. Cloud cover will increase throughout the day on Friday, keeping temperatures in the upper 70s for the Phoenix metro area.

The weather pattern will shift again as the second system moves in. This system is expected to bring more widespread rain to northern Arizona and Phoenix from Saturday morning through the afternoon. By Saturday evening, conditions are likely to dry out.

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Rainfall totals and upcoming forecast

Despite the increased cloud cover and precipitation, meteorologists do not anticipate significant flooding. Rainfall totals are expected to remain lighter than the major storm systems that have moved through the region in recent weeks, according to the FOX 10 Phoenix weather experts.

The weekend will see a gradual stabilization of temperatures. After the rain clears, Sunday is forecasted to be a mostly dry and sunny day across the state. Temperatures in Phoenix are expected to hover around 74 degrees on Saturday and climb slightly to 76 degrees on Sunday.

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The unsettled weather is not limited to this weekend. Another storm is projected to move into the state on Tuesday, bringing more widespread rain from Monday evening through Tuesday.