After a Powerful Storm in Tempe, Phoenix and the Rest of Arizona Finally Begin to Dry Out
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A Violent Burst Over Tempe
After nearly a week of rain and storms, the skies over Arizona are finally clearing - but in Tempe, the damage is unmistakable. A powerful microburst and thunderstorm struck the city Monday afternoon, ripping through neighborhoods and leaving more than 130 people displaced.For hours, pounding rain and violent winds tore across the city. Trees were ripped from the ground. Roofs were peeled away. Streets turned into rushing streams as 34,000 customers lost power. By nightfall, nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark.
City officials described the impact as “severe," saying cleanup could take several days. One resident, clearing broken branches from his driveway, said simply, “It came out of nowhere. Everything just started flying."
Even the Phoenix Zoo felt the storm’s force. Walkways were blocked by toppled trees, and fences were damaged, though no animals, staff, or guests were injured. “We were lucky," zoo officials said in a statement. The zoo will remain closed while crews clear debris and repair the damage.
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Arizona Weather: Powerful Microburst Damages Tempe as Phoenix Begins to Dry Out After Prolonged RainPhoenix Breathes Again
In Phoenix, AZ, the mood was entirely different on Tuesday. After five consecutive days of heavy rain, the sun finally broke through. The air felt lighter. The desert, for the first time in days, looked like itself again.Temperatures climbed to around 84°F (29°C) , while winds lingered, gusting up to 25 mph across the Valley and up to 50 mph in northern Arizona. The National Weather Service kept wind advisories in place for Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties.
“After what we’ve seen this week, a little wind feels like nothing," said one downtown Phoenix resident. “It’s just good to see blue sky again."
Cooler Air on the Way
A weak cold front is sliding across the state, bringing cooler, calmer air. By Wednesday, highs will drop to around 79°F (26°C) , with just a few light showers possible over northern Arizona. Most areas will stay dry.Nights will feel crisp, with temperatures dipping into the upper 50s°F (around 14°C) by Thursday morning. The rest of the week looks settled - sunny afternoons, mild evenings, and that familiar desert calm returning just in time for the weekend.
Daytime highs will hover near 80°F (27°C) through Saturday before inching back into the mid-80s°F (29°C) by Sunday.
One of Phoenix’s Wettest Weeks in Years
In total, Phoenix picked up 3.26 inches of rain over the past five days - nearly half of what the city averages in an entire year. It was one of the wettest stretches the Valley has seen in years, bringing both relief from the heat and frustration from flooding.Now, the desert is drying. Roads are reopening. Power crews are restoring what the wind took down. And for the first time in nearly a week, Arizona’s landscape - washed clean by rain and framed in sunlight - is showing its colors again.
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