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69°
Sunny
  • Humidity: 14%
  • Feels Like: 69°
  • Heat Index: 69°
  • Wind: 12 mph
  • Wind Chill: 69°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:24:23 AM
  • Sunset: 06:44:31 PM
  • Dew Point: 17°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy skies. Low 44F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies. Low 44F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow

Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 73F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Gila
River downstream of the Salt River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 826 AM MST, increased water flow along the Gila River due
to upstream dam releases on the Salt River will likely result
in flooding of low water crossings and may inundate some farm
fields between Avondale and Painted Rock Dam.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Goodyear, Buckeye, Gila Bend, Painted Rock Dam, Cotton
Center, Palo Verde, Liberty and Arlington.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
upstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 821 AM MST, water releases from Granite Reef Dam continue
to decrease, however these releases are still impacting low
water crossings upstream of Tempe Town Lake with several road
closures.
- Unusually strong currents and debris will affect recreational
interests in Tempe Town Lake.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Unbridged river crossings such as McKellips and Gilbert
Roads, and gravel pit operations along the Salt River between
Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
downstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 823 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue
to decrease, however these releases are still impacting low
water crossings downstream with several road closures.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
closures of 67th Ave and 91st Ave where they cross the Salt
River in Phoenix.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release along the Salt
River.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Salt
River between Stewart Mountain Dam and Granite Reef Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 820 AM MST, water releases continue to decrease from
Bartlett Dam and Stewart Mountain Dam. However, strong
currents, increased water levels, and cold water temperatures
will persist resulting in dangerous conditions for recreation
along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blue Point, Pebble Beach, and Salt River Tubing Recreation
Areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Gila
River downstream of Painted Rock Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 827 AM MST, continued floodgate releases from Painted Rock
Dam are likely to cause flooding of low water crossings and
may inundate some farm fields between the dam and Agua
Caliente near the Maricopa and Yuma County line.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Maricopa County
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the
Verde River downstream of Bartlett Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 816 AM MST, water releases from Bartlett Lake continue to
decrease, however recreation areas along the Verde River may
still be dangerous due to strong currents, increased water
levels, and cold water temperatures.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort McDowell, Needle Rock Recreation Site, Verde River
Recreation Site, and Riverside
Campground just below Bartlett Dam.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt and Gila
Rivers is occurring.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 824 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue
to decrease, however these releases are still impacting low
water crossings in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
El Mirage Road near Avondale, agricultural and industrial
interests along and within the Salt and Gila river beds.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Precip
5 PM
69°
0%
5 PM
69°

Wind: W @ 11 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 14%

Wind Chill: 69°

Heat Index: 69°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

6 PM
67°
0%
6 PM
67°

Wind: W @ 11 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 15%

Wind Chill: 67°

Heat Index: 67°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

7 PM
64°
0%
7 PM
64°

Wind: WNW @ 8 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 19%

Wind Chill: 64°

Heat Index: 64°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

8 PM
61°
0%
8 PM
61°

Wind: WNW @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 24%

Wind Chill: 61°

Heat Index: 61°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

9 PM
59°
0%
9 PM
59°

Wind: NW @ 6 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 26%

Wind Chill: 59°

Heat Index: 59°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

10 PM
58°
0%
10 PM
58°

Wind: NW @ 6 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 26%

Wind Chill: 57°

Heat Index: 58°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

11 PM
55°
0%
11 PM
55°

Wind: NNW @ 6 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 30%

Wind Chill: 54°

Heat Index: 55°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

12 AM
54°
0%
12 AM
54°

Wind: NNW @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 35%

Wind Chill: 52°

Heat Index: 54°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

1 AM
52°
0%
1 AM
52°

Wind: NNW @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 39%

Wind Chill: 51°

Heat Index: 52°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

2 AM
51°
0%
2 AM
51°

Wind: NNW @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 41%

Wind Chill: 49°

Heat Index: 51°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

3 AM
49°
0%
3 AM
49°

Wind: N @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 45%

Wind Chill: 47°

Heat Index: 49°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

4 AM
48°
0%
4 AM
48°

Wind: N @ 5 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 48%

Wind Chill: 46°

Heat Index: 48°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

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