Storms expected this week over Maricopa

After a hot day (high of 108) that looked similar to Sunday, Maricopa may see serious moisture creep back into the forecast.

Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 83, according to the National Weather Service. The west southwest wind will be light to variable around 5-10 mph.

Tuesday, there is a 20-percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Watch for patchy, blowing dust after 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 103. Blowing dust is expected before 11 p.m. A 60-percent chance of rain kicks in after 11 p.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. The nighttime low will be around 81 under mostly cloudy skies. Winds of 10-15 mph could gust up to 20 mph. Rain of half an inch to three-quarters of an inch are possible in some areas.

Wednesday, there is an even heavier likelihood of rain. The chance of precipitation is at 70 percent. The high will be around 96 degrees. Rainfall could measure a quarter to a half-inch. Overnight, the chance of rain drops to 40 percent. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low of 79 and light breezes.

Thursday, expect a 30-percent chance of rain before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 100. The nighttime low will be around 81 degrees under partly cloudy skies. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.

Friday, the forecast has only a 10-percent chance of rain, mainly before 11 a.m. The forecast is for sunny skies and a high near 103. The nighttime low will be around 81.

The weekend is expected to be mostly clear and sunny.