FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong winds still making their way through the Desert Southwest
A transition of the weather pattern is commencing this afternoon an increasing cloudiness and a cold front approaches from the west.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Wind advisory for Imperial County along with storm chances
Increased cloudy conditions are keeping temperatures slightly cooler this afternoon across the valley as a storm system approaches the forecast area from the northwest. Gusty southwest winds have developed in southwestern Imperial County across higher terrain.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Increased storm chance for Imperial County as temperatures could get cooler soon
Drier air from the north continues to filter into the forecast
area with breezy northerly winds currently across the Colorado River Valley this afternoon. Breezy conditions are expected to spread eastward across the Phoenix metro this afternoon and
evening, with these winds lingering into tomorrow morning for the
higher terrain north and east of Phoenix. Otherwise, quiet
weather conditions with high temperatures remaining in the low to
mid 80s across lower deserts are expected going into next week. A
dynamic weather system developing over the middle portions of
next week are increasing confidence in a cooler and wetter pattern
going into the latter portions of next week.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Potential chance for rain in the coming week
Quiet weather conditions continue today as temperatures warm but remain below normal into the weekend. Gusty north winds expected in higher terrain across the forecast area for tomorrow as a dry front moves through.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slight warmup for the week ahead
Temperatures will begin to rebound today, but still remain below seasonal averages through at least Thursday. Heading towards the weekend, temperatures will hover in the low to YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Temperatures will begin to rebound today, but still remain below seasonal averages through at least Thursday. Heading towards the weekend, temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s across the lower deserts. The weather pattern will remain quiet through early next week.
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Imperial Valley experiences power outages and flooding
The Imperial Valley is seeing a series of floods and power outages during this Saturday’s storm.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Storm chances continue to increase for the weekend
A drying and warming trend will be the main story for the rest of this week. Lingering shower and thunderstorm activity will be limited to the western portions of the CWA in higher terrain of Riverside and Imperial Counties for today.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sunny, clear week ahead, but potential strorms could be in play for weekend
The Desert Southwest will see quieter weather for much of the work week. Beneath a ridge of high pressure, sunshine will warm us back above normal.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Severe thunderstorms take the Desert Southwest
Periodic thunderstorm chances will continue through early next week as a low pressure system stalls along the Arizona-Mexico border. While rainfall chances and coverage may vary more significantly on a daily basis
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Dry and breezy days coming for the area
Storm chances will continue over the higher terrain through early next week as a weak upper low takes shape and becomes centered over the northern Gulf of California. Some of
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Isolated storms and potential clear days as we head into the weekend
Sufficient moisture has lingered across the region warranting continued slight chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms the next several days. The main activity should be focused over terrain features with localized gusty winds and localized blowing dust the primary impacts at lower elevations. Temperatures will remain near to above average with desert communities afternoon highs reaching the mid 90s to near 100 degrees.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slightly cooler temps as potential rain makes its way to the area
Slight chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will persist periodically through the weekend as marginally supportive moisture lingers across the region.
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53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron collects data on Hurricane Ian
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flies into Hurricane Ian from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. to collect data.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Clear skies and hot temperatures ahead
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the rest of this afternoon, mainly in Arizona, with stronger activity capable of producing flash flooding.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slight chance of rain along with continued lower temps
Drier air will continue to spread across the region over the next couple days with clear skies and no rain chances through at least the weekend. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal heading into the weekend before temperatures across south-central Arizona return to near normal readings Sunday and Monday.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More comfortable temps on the way along with breezy conditions
Storm chances today will favor the northern and eastern half of Arizona with isolated chances over the high terrain of south-central Arizona.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: No triple digit temps, and some breezy conditions potentially on the way
Thunderstorm activity today will be primarily limited to the
higher terrain of south-central Arizona as drier air begins moving into the region.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Dry week ahead for the Desert Southwest
The extratropical remnants of Kay have finally been dislodged
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Severe storms likely on the way in addition to gusty winds
The leading edge of the rain from TS Kay is now on the northernmost coast of the Gulf of California, near Puerto Penasco MX. According to the National Hurricane Center, Kay has weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Lower than normal temps expected as storms come to the Desert Southwest
Excessive heat will continue to be a concern through Wednesday as
above normal temperatures persist and warnings remain in place for many lower desert communities.