Tempe, AZ

Right Now
57°
Clear
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Feels Like: 56°
  • Heat Index: 57°
  • Wind: 5 mph
  • Wind Chill: 56°
  • UV Index: 8 Very High
  • Sunrise: 06:14:23 AM
  • Sunset: 06:49:05 PM
  • Dew Point: 30°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Sunny skies. High 82F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear skies. Low 54F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny skies with gusty winds developing later in the day. High 82F. SSW winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 822 AM MST, increased water flow along the Gila River due
to upstream dam releases on the Salt River will likely result
in flooding of unbridged river crossings and may inundate
some farm fields between Avondale and Painted Rock Dam.
- Some locations adjacent to the Gila River 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.

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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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 819 AM MST, due to upstream releases from Roosevelt Dam
and Stewart Mountain Dam, water releases from Granite Reef
Dam have increased. These releases are 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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 821 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue.
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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 816 AM MST, Water releases from Roosevelt Dam have
necessitating increased releases from Stewart Mountain Dam.
Strong currents, increased water levels, and cold water
temperatures will persist resulting in dangerous conditions
for recreation along the Salt River.
- Tonto National Forest has closed several recreation sites
along the Salt River due to dangerous conditions.
- 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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 823 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue
to slowly increase. These releases are likely to cause
flooding of unbridged river crossings and may inundate some
farm fields between the dam and Agua Caliente near the
Maricopa and Yuma County line.
- Roads potentially impacted include: Poco Dinero Road, Rocky
Point Road, and South Oatman Road.
- Some locations adjacent to the Gila River that will
experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Maricopa County downstream of Painted
Rock Dam.
- 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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

* 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 Monday.

* IMPACTS...lowland flooding of recreational areas along the Verde
River downstream of Bartlett Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 813 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 Apr 07.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 822 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue.
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 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.

&&

Weather Alert

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light,
unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

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