Partly cloudy. Lows 82 to 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs near 106. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows 79 to 84. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday and Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Highs around 102.
Monday and Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 80s. Highs around 104.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 80s. Highs around 105.
Wednesday through Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 80s. Highs around 107.
... Showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rains possible this weekend...
The remnants of Hurricane Dolly are moving into northeast Mexico bringing with it abundant moisture and cloudiness. The leading edge of this moisture is beginning to move over far West Texas and southwest New Mexico. This... in combination with a low pressure system in northwest Mexico... will bring an increase in showers and thunderstorms across central and south-central Arizona on Saturday and Sunday.
At this time... computer models show some disagreement with rainfall amounts. Rainfall amounts from one-third inch up to 1 inch are expected over south-central Arizona... with isolated amounts up to 2 inches in higher terrain.
If heavy rains fall in your area stay alert for rising water... especially near low water crossings and flood prone urban areas. Evacuate to higher ground when near rising water and remember to never drive or walk across water-covered roads but seek instead seek alternate routes of travel.
Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio on the public service band. More detailed information is available from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at
Weather.Gov/Phoenix
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 6:28 PM MST on July 24, 2008
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has just been issued for a portion of south-central or southwest Arizona... or far southeast California. Please follow these safety rules if severe weather threatens your area.
If you are caught outside during a severe thunderstorm... seek Refuge from the storm in a strong building.
Boaters on area lakes should take shelter. Intense lightning... very strong winds... hail and very heavy rain may combine to make for very dangerous conditions in and around the water.
Severe thunderstorms produce damaging wind in excess of 60 mph... destructive hail... deadly lightning... and possible very heavy rain. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or business. Heavy rains flood roads quickly so do not drive into areas where water covers the Road.
Severe thunderstorms may infrequently produce weak... short lived tornadoes.
In addition to large hail and damaging winds... extremely intense lightning is likely with severe thunderstorms. Stay away from tall objects. Move indoors if possible. When indoors... stay away from windows and doors and avoid using the telephones and electrical equipment. Stay out of bathtubs or showers because lightning can travel through water pipes.
Never touch downed or broken power lines. Do not handle live electric equipment in wet areas. Report broken utility lines to the appropriate authorities.
Strong thunderstorm winds can also produce dust storms with a sudden drop to near zero visibility in desert areas. If you get caught in a dust storm while driving... pull off to the side of the Road as far as you can... put your vehicle in Park... Turn your lights all the way off... and take your foot off the brake. If somebody sees your tail lights... he or she may think that you are still on the Road. This is the reason for turning your lights all the way off and taking your foot off the brake.
