NWS Phoenix

Official X account for the National Weather Service Phoenix, Arizona. Details:

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915pm: Strong outflow winds have passed through the Phoenix metro and headed towards SW Maricopa Co. A Dust Advisory is in effect through 1015 pm for areas between Phoenix and Gila Bend for baby as low as 1 mile. Use caution if driving I-8

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A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Glendale AZ and Peoria AZ until 9:30 PM MST

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825pm: Gusty outflow winds 30-50 mph sweeping into the Phoenix metro along with scattered showers and embedded storms. A few brief, heavy downpours, but mostly areas of light rain with totals under 0.25”

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A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ and Chandler AZ until 8:45 PM MST

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730pm: Showers and storms are moving towards the Phoenix metro. Watch for 30-50 mph outflow gusts affecting East Valley locations with some showers surviving through the metro.

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A special weather statement has been issued for Rio Verde AZ, Tonto Basin AZ and Roosevelt AZ until 8:00 PM MST

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20 July 2026 6:45 PM MST: Showers and thunderstorms are developing over Pinal Mountains and adjacent areas of Southern Gila County, with activity edging westward with time. Locally gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning are the primary concerns. #azwx

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Afternoon highs were right around their normal values for the date across the lower deserts. #azwx #cawx

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A special weather statement has been issued for Gila County, AZ until 4:15 PM MST

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Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Gila County, AZ hasta las 3:15 PM MST

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Gila County, AZ until 3:15 PM MST

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Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Gila County, AZ hasta las 3:15 PM MST

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Gila County, AZ until 3:15 PM MST

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Today's low temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor was 90°F, which is 5°F above normal and 3°F below the record warmest low, set in 1989. That record has since been tied three more times in 2020, 2023, and 2024. #azwx

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Thunderstorm chances will return to the lower deserts today, mainly during the late afternoon and evening time period. The main threats will be wind gusts over 35 mph, blowing dust, and brief heavy rainfall. Be weather aware if you have any outdoor plans later today! #azwx

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A special weather statement has been issued for Gila County, AZ until 6:30 PM MST

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Afternoon highs across the lower deserts were within a few degrees of the daily normals under partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. A period of isolated showers and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder will be possible again across portions of the area tonight/Mon AM. #azwx #cawx

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A special weather statement has been issued for Gila County, AZ until 3:30 PM MST

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Good morning! 🌞 Another morning of below normal lows here in Phoenix, while out west was 5-7 degrees above normal. Calmer weather is expected this afternoon with temperatures expected to be into the upper 90s to low 100s in the Metro, and mid to upper 100s out west. #azwx #cawx

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After isolated morning showers, rain chances will favor the AZ high terrain this afternoon/evening. Shower and storm chances will improve for Monday and Tuesday with better chances extending into the lower deserts. Temperatures will also climb back to above 100°F by Monday. #azwx