Phoenix ends warm week as storms, flood watches and airport delays arrive
The gist
Phoenix highs fell from the upper 80s to the mid-70s as two storm rounds brought flood watches and 291 airport delays.
Halloween plans and travel through Sky Harbor are the practical stakes this weekend.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Phoenix forecast a high of 85 degrees under dry, sunny conditions, with mid-to-upper 80s lasting through Thursday; a round of rain and thunderstorms was forecast for Friday.
- Oct 27, 2026Warm afternoons in the upper 80s were expected through Thursday before rain chances built Thursday night and Friday, with a stronger system Saturday night into Sunday; First Alert Weather Days were issued for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Oct 28, 2026Phoenix forecast a high of 87 degrees Wednesday and 86 Thursday; two rounds of rain could bring 0.5 inches to an inch or more, raising flood concerns.