How low will temperatures drop in Phoenix amidst scorching summer conditions?
Experts at Kalshi are predicting a 87% chance that temperatures drop to 83 or 82 degrees by the end of the day Tuesday.
Monsoon to fuel flood and dust storm threat across Southwest while bringing needed drought relief
Monsoon thunderstorms will return to Arizona and the other Four Corner states beginning Monday afternoon, bringing a flash flood threat as well as potential dust storms to the region through the week. Storms are expected to move farther north into Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska as the week progresses. This could bring beneficial rain to Colorado in particular, much of which is dealing with Extreme and Exceptional drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
PHOENIX, Arizona – The ups and downs of summer weather continue across portions of the southwestern U.S. as wet weather gives way to warming temperatures.
As monsoon thunderstorms swept through parts of southwestern Arizona on Monday, persistent rainfall triggered a level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk and a level one threat for Phoenix.
AS THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN ENDURES A HISTORIC DROUGHT, OFFICIALS OFFER INCENTIVES TO CONSERVE WATER
The nasty weather shifts to scorching summer heat, as many people have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
MISSION VIEJO, CA - March 16: Workers trim palm trees in the morning heat in Mission Viejo, CA on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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As the sweltering temperatures return, meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Phoenix predict temperatures could reach 104 degrees on Tuesday.
In light of the unbearable conditions, prediction markets at Kalshi are breaking down how low temperatures could drop.
Experts at Kalshi are predicting an 87% chance that temperatures drop to 83 or 82 degrees by the end of the day.
MONSOON FUELS FLOOD AND DUST STORM THREAT ACROSS SOUTHWEST WHILE BRINGING NEEDED DROUGHT RELIEF
With forecasters predicting a 20% chance of cloudy skies, thunderstorms and showers in the evening, the odds of temperatures dropping are favorable.