Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
97°
Sunny
- Humidity: 33%
- Feels Like: 100°
- Heat Index: 100°
- Wind: 8 mph
- Wind Chill: 97°
- UV Index: 11
- Sunrise: 05:36:06 AM
- Sunset: 07:23:34 PM
- Dew Point: 63°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Plenty of sunshine. High 101F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low near 80F. WNW winds shifting to S at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High near 105F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties and 107 to 112 elsewhere. Major to Extreme HeatRisk is 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. &&
Day
Precip
Temp
Tue
2%
80°
101°
Tue
Tuesday
101°/80°
Plenty of sun. Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 2%
Sunrise: 05:36:06 AM
Sunset: 07:23:34 PM
Humidity: 28%
Wind: NW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 11
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low near 80F. WNW winds shifting to S at 10 to 15 mph.
Wed
15%
82°
105°
Wed
Wednesday
105°/82°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:36:46 AM
Sunset: 07:22:50 PM
Humidity: 31%
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 11
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 82F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
15%
83°
107°
Thu
Thursday
107°/83°
A few clouds. Highs 105 to 109F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:37:26 AM
Sunset: 07:22:05 PM
Humidity: 26%
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 11
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Fri
5%
85°
109°
Fri
Friday
109°/85°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs 107 to 111F and lows in the mid 80s.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 05:38:06 AM
Sunset: 07:21:19 PM
Humidity: 22%
Wind: WNW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 11
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low near 85F. NW winds shifting to SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sat
15%
83°
109°
Sat
Saturday
109°/83°
Partly cloudy. Highs 107 to 111F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:38:46 AM
Sunset: 07:20:32 PM
Humidity: 21%
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 11
Saturday Night
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 83F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
42%
82°
106°
Sun
Sunday
106°/82°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs 104 to 108F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 42%
Sunrise: 05:39:26 AM
Sunset: 07:19:43 PM
Humidity: 27%
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 11
Sunday Night
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 82F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Mon
24%
81°
104°
Mon
Monday
104°/81°
More sun than clouds. Highs 102 to 106F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:40:06 AM
Sunset: 07:18:53 PM
Humidity: 31%
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 11
Monday Night
A few clouds. Low 81F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
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PHOENIX — Temperature records for Friday hit milestones throughout the day: The daytime high reached 117 degrees at 3:14 p.m., breaking the previous daily record of 116 set back in 2023.
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The chance for thunderstorms in metro Tucson remains good into the weekend, the weather service says.
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Chances for thunderstorms in the Tucson region rise over the weekend from about a 40% chance Saturday night to about 60% by Sunday night, the weather service says.
- Tevian Whitehurst, Arizona Republic
PHOENIX — Temperature records for Friday hit milestones throughout the day: The daytime high reached 117 degrees at 3:14 p.m., breaking the previous daily record of 116 set back in 2023.
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The chance for thunderstorms in metro Tucson remains good into the weekend, the weather service says.
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Chances for thunderstorms in the Tucson region rise over the weekend from about a 40% chance Saturday night to about 60% by Sunday night, the weather service says.
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An extreme heat warning for the Tucson area will continue into Thursday evening, as the high temperatures in the region could reach up to 111 degrees.
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The Tucson area will be under an extreme heat watch through at least Wednesday night.