Combined with higher home values and reconstruction costs, coastal expansion means that even a relatively quiet hurricane season can produce severe losses.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
90°
Sunny
- Humidity: 41%
- Feels Like: 93°
- Heat Index: 93°
- Wind: 4 mph
- Wind Chill: 90°
- UV Index: 11
- Sunrise: 05:36:16 AM
- Sunset: 07:23:43 PM
- Dew Point: 63°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A good deal of sunshine. High 101F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low around 80F. WNW winds shifting to S at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 106F. 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. &&
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
10 AM
90°
5 mph
1%
10 AM
90°
Wind: WNW @ 5 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 41%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 93°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
11 AM
92°
6 mph
0%
11 AM
92°
Wind: NW @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 38%
Wind Chill: 92°
Heat Index: 95°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
12 PM
95°
7 mph
1%
12 PM
95°
Wind: NW @ 7 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 95°
Heat Index: 98°
UV Index: 11
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
1 PM
96°
9 mph
1%
1 PM
96°
Wind: NW @ 9 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 96°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 11
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
2 PM
99°
10 mph
1%
2 PM
99°
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 28%
Wind Chill: 99°
Heat Index: 102°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 61°
3 PM
101°
10 mph
0%
3 PM
101°
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 101°
Heat Index: 103°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
4 PM
100°
10 mph
0%
4 PM
100°
Wind: NW @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 100°
Heat Index: 103°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
5 PM
100°
12 mph
0%
5 PM
100°
Wind: WNW @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 100°
Heat Index: 102°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 59°
6 PM
99°
11 mph
6%
6 PM
99°
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 26%
Wind Chill: 99°
Heat Index: 100°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 58°
7 PM
98°
10 mph
3%
7 PM
98°
Wind: NW @ 10 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 98°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 59°
8 PM
95°
8 mph
2%
8 PM
95°
Wind: NW @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 95°
Heat Index: 97°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 60°
9 PM
92°
7 mph
0%
9 PM
92°
Wind: NW @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 36%
Wind Chill: 92°
Heat Index: 94°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
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- Tim McLaughlin Reuters
The Energy Department authorized Southwest Power Pool to deploy idle generators across 17 states as extreme heat raises the risk of rotating blackouts.
- 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 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.
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A monsoon storm swept across Tucson Wednesday bringing heavy rain across the city and prompting water rescues.