TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect tomorrow and lasts through the workweek for portions of Southeast Arizona. Temperatures will linger around 105° for the Tucson Metro Area during that time period. Major and Extreme Heat Risk will be present for much of Southern Arizona. Highs stay well into the triple-digits even through next weekend.
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Rain chances have recently increased for tomorrow, but still remain rather low. Tucson sits at 10% chance of rain during the day tomorrow. Better chances exist to the southeast, but still just around 20-30%. Some gusty winds with brief heavy rainfall are possible. Better and more consistent rain chances return late workweek and into the weekend.
First Alert Forecast:
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Monday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. 10% chance of rain and storms.
Monday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Tuesday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Tuesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Wednesday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Wednesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. 20% chance of rain and storms.
Thursday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. 10% chance of rain and storms.
Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. 30% chance of rain and storms.
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Friday – Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 105. 10% chance of rain and storms.
Friday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. 30% chance of rain and storms.
Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 105. 20% chance of rain and storms.
Saturday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. 30% chance of rain and storms.
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Sunday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 104. 20% chance of rain and storms.
