A weather system continues to impact Arizona this week, bringing scattered showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the metro Phoenix area and other parts of the state on May 5, 2025. This follows widespread rain and wind activity observed across the region the previous day, May 4, 2025.
Forecasters report a chance of rain remains for May 5, potentially lingering into May 6. Some areas could experience brief heavy rainfall within thunderstorms. Slick roads present a hazard during commutes.
Warnings issued on May 4, 2025, by the National Weather Service highlighted concerns for gusty winds and hail. Maricopa County and parts of La Paz County faced alerts for winds potentially exceeding 40 miles per hour, alongside pea- to dime-sized hail. Queen Valley and Florence Junction were noted for winds at or above 50 miles per hour.
Observations on May 4, 2025, included rain in midtown Phoenix and thunder heard in the same area later in the afternoon. Laveen reported windy and cloudy conditions with light drizzle.
The weather system is expected to shift eastward into early Tuesday, potentially extending shower chances. Later in the week, the focus for rain may transition to the high country and southeastern Arizona as temperatures begin to rebound.
Cooler temperatures settled in across Arizona on May 5 and are expected to continue into Tuesday, with highs in the 70s for lower elevations. Later in the week, temperatures are forecast to warm significantly, potentially reaching the 90s by Thursday and exceeding 100 degrees by Friday as high pressure builds over the Valley.
Potential impacts from the weather include reduced visibility for drivers due to blowing dust and sand carried by strong winds. Unsecured outdoor objects could also be displaced. In northern Arizona, snow accumulations are possible above 6,500 feet through Tuesday.
Weather reporting from various sources, including AZCentral, detailed the expected rain chances and impacts across the region. Information on daily forecasts and rainfall totals is available as the system progresses.
