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Updated · Arizona's Family · Sep 2
Tropical Storm Marie Lifts Phoenix Rain Odds to 40% as Arizona Faces Heavy Rain Risk
Updated
Updated · Arizona's Family · Sep 2

Tropical Storm Marie Lifts Phoenix Rain Odds to 40% as Arizona Faces Heavy Rain Risk

3 articles · Updated · Arizona's Family · Sep 2

Summary

  • Phoenix faces a 30% to 40% chance of rain from Thursday night through Saturday morning, with heavier downpours possible across parts of Arizona.
  • Tropical Storm Marie, staying offshore west of Mexico, is pulling deep tropical moisture northward that will spread into Arizona over the next few days.
  • A ridge of high pressure will determine which parts of the state get the most rain, while a slight chance of showers lingers into Sunday and Monday.
  • Highs in Phoenix are expected to run slightly below normal at 100 to 103 through Sunday before edging up to about 105 on Labor Day.

Insights

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