Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix metropolitan area is heading toward a potentially wetter stretch of weather next week, with rain chances increasing to 30% by Wednesday, October 21, and continuing Thursday as temperatures gradually cool. The developing pattern follows several days of mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs in the 80s. Residents across Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and nearby communities, could see changing conditions during the middle of the workweek, although widespread rainfall is not guaranteed.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Monday night and continues Tuesday before precipitation chances increase Wednesday and Thursday. The forecast calls for a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday, followed by a 30% chance of showers Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach 85 degrees Tuesday, 81 Wednesday and 77 Thursday, marking a gradual cooling trend across the Valley.
Rain Chances Increase During the Middle of Next Week Wednesday, October 21, currently represents the clearest shift toward wetter conditions in the extended forecast. Partly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 81 degrees and a 30% chance of showers. East-southeast winds around 10 mph should become south-southwest during the afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph…