Tropical Storm Marie to bring more rain to Arizona
Key Points:
- Phoenix is expected to reach a high of 103 degrees today, which is typical for early September temperatures in the area.
- Tropical Storm Marie, located off the coast of Mexico, is not expected to make landfall but is drawing deep tropical moisture into Mexico that will affect Arizona's weather.
- Arizona will see increased rain chances, with a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain from Thursday night through Saturday morning, and a slight chance of showers continuing through Monday.
- Heavy rainfall is possible in parts of Arizona depending on the position of a ridge of high pressure, which will influence which areas receive the most precipitation.
- Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, ranging from 100 to 103 degrees through Sunday, with a slight increase to around 105 degrees expected on Labor Day.