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Tucson, AZ
Right Now
101°
Sunny
- Humidity: 27%
- Feels Like: 104°
- Heat Index: 104°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 101°
- UV Index: 11
- Sunrise: 05:35:24 AM
- Sunset: 07:24:23 PM
- Dew Point: 60°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 104F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Cloudy. Low near 80F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 101F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. &&
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
1 PM
102°
10 mph
15%
1 PM
102°
Wind: NW @ 10 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 25%
Wind Chill: 102°
Heat Index: 105°
UV Index: 11
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
2 PM
104°
11 mph
15%
2 PM
104°
Wind: WNW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 23%
Wind Chill: 104°
Heat Index: 106°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 59°
3 PM
104°
12 mph
15%
3 PM
104°
Wind: WNW @ 12 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 22%
Wind Chill: 104°
Heat Index: 106°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 58°
4 PM
104°
11 mph
15%
4 PM
104°
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 21%
Wind Chill: 104°
Heat Index: 106°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 57°
5 PM
104°
12 mph
18%
5 PM
104°
Wind: WNW @ 12 mph
Precip: 18% Chance
Humidity: 21%
Wind Chill: 104°
Heat Index: 106°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 57°
6 PM
100°
13 mph
21%
6 PM
100°
Wind: NW @ 13 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 26%
Wind Chill: 100°
Heat Index: 103°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
7 PM
98°
11 mph
15%
7 PM
98°
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 29%
Wind Chill: 98°
Heat Index: 100°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
8 PM
93°
9 mph
15%
8 PM
93°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 93°
Heat Index: 95°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
9 PM
91°
9 mph
22%
9 PM
91°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 22% Chance
Humidity: 37%
Wind Chill: 91°
Heat Index: 93°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 61°
10 PM
88°
12 mph
17%
10 PM
88°
Wind: S @ 12 mph
Precip: 17% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 88°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
11 PM
86°
10 mph
16%
11 PM
86°
Wind: S @ 10 mph
Precip: 16% Chance
Humidity: 47%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
12 AM
84°
8 mph
16%
12 AM
84°
Wind: SSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 16% Chance
Humidity: 50%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°
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- Tevian Whitehurst, Arizona Republic
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The Tucson area will be under an extreme heat watch through at least Wednesday night.
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A monsoon storm swept across Tucson Wednesday bringing heavy rain across the city and prompting water rescues.
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- Paige Moore Arizona Republic
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