FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Storms now expected to last rest of the week

Storms will likely continue to affect the Desert Southwest the rest of the weekend, in addition to continues triple digit temperatures

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A flood watch remains in effect for much of the area. An abundance of moisture will allow any showers and storms that develop to quickly produce copious amounts of rainfall. The highest chances for showers and storms will reside over Arizona`s higher terrain today. Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase over the lower deserts late this week and through the weekend as waves of energy interact with humid conditions. High temperatures will generally remain at or below normal, thanks to this monsoon pattern.