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Weather

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

    See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

    Tucson hits first 100-degree day of 2026

    Tucson hits first 100-degree day of 2026

    • Arizona Daily Star

    Tucson's triple digit heat has come earlier than ever this year. It reached 100 degrees here Thursday afternoon.

    Tucson faces historic heat wave next week

    Tucson faces historic heat wave next week

    • Arizona Daily Star

    A strong ridge of high pressure off the California Coast will bring about a warmer-than-usual weekend to the Tucson region and high temperatures next week that could set new records for March.

    Chance of Christmas rain in Tucson

    Chance of Christmas rain in Tucson

    • Arizona Daily Star

    The week in Tucson will start off sunny and warmer-than-usual, but there's a chance of rain on Christmas, the weather service says.

    Soggy Tucson weekend expected

    Soggy Tucson weekend expected

    • Arizona Daily Star

    Widespread showers and thunderstorms are on track to stretch across Southern Arizona through Monday, the weather service says.

    Rain could be plentiful or scant as systems approach Tucson area

    Rain could be plentiful or scant as systems approach Tucson area

    • Tim Steller

    A hurricane, a Pacific Northwest storm system and some luck could bring Tucson rain in coming days. Whether it's a lot or a little depends on how the systems interact.

    4 killed in Arizona flooding

    4 killed in Arizona flooding

    • Associated Press

    Four people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in Arizona, including three in the Globe area, where floodwaters forced people to seek safety on their rooftops.

    Massive haboob rolls over metro Phoenix

    Massive haboob rolls over metro Phoenix

      A haboob kicked up by powerful storm that rolled over metro Phoenix Monday, darkened the sky and delayed flights at Sky Harbor International Airport.

      Tucson weather: Thunderstorms possible today, Tuesday

      Tucson weather: Thunderstorms possible today, Tuesday

        A flash flood watch has been issued for the Tucson area from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.

        Tucson weather: Days of 'extreme heat' begins today

        Tucson weather: Days of 'extreme heat' begins today

          Triple-digit days are expected all this week in Tucson.

          'Fire clouds' over Arizona, Utah wildfires creating erratic climate

          'Fire clouds' over Arizona, Utah wildfires creating erratic climate

            The wind-whipped wildfire in Arizona and another in Utah are so hot that they’re spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.

            Nearly three dozen cooling centers now open across Pima County

            Nearly three dozen cooling centers now open across Pima County

              Cooling centers provide an air-conditioned space for Tucsonans to cool off during the hottest parts of the day. 

              Tucson under flash flood watch Sunday

              Tucson under flash flood watch Sunday

                Rain showers are expected across the Tucson area from Sunday afternoon to late into the night, forecasters say.

                Meds can make Arizona heat extra dangerous

                Meds can make Arizona heat extra dangerous

                  Older adults in Arizona with common chronic conditions – many of whom take medications that increase their vulnerability to heat – face growing risks, especially as exposure becomes harder to avoid.

                  Local News

                  Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                  Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                  The Wildcats do their damage via the long ball, getting seven runs on four homers, including two shots and five RBI from Sydney Stewart, in a 9-1 win over the Cougars in five, April 24, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                  Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                  The Wildcats do their damage via the long ball, getting seven runs on four homers, including two shots and five RBI from Sydney Stewart, in a 9-1 win over the Cougars in five, April 24, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Photos: Pima County Fair

                  Photos: Pima County Fair

                  Fair goers take in the Pima County Fair, April 22, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. This year's fair is heading into its final weekend, last session is Sunday.

                  Photos: No. 20 Arizona falls to No. 4 Florida State in Big 12 beach volleyball semifinals

                  Photos: No. 20 Arizona falls to No. 4 Florida State in Big 12 beach volleyball semifinals

                  No. 20 Arizona started Friday with a 3-2 win over No. 15 South Carolina sending the Wildcats to the semifinals against No. 4 Florida State. Arizona suffered a 3-0 loss to Florida State in the semifinals. 

                  State & Regional

                  Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                  Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                  Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. government from converting a warehouse in the Phoenix-area city of Surprise to house up to 1,500 people detained on immigration violations, saying the plan is inappropriate and illegal.

                  GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                  GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                  Negotiations with the Democratic governor are not in the mix — for now — in a spending plan for Arizona that differs widely from the priorities Gov. Katie Hobbs has outlined for the state.

                  Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                  Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                  The city council on Tuesday approved lower speed limits on several streets across Tucson as part of a wider safety effort.

                  Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                  Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                  PHOENIX — A judge ruled the Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally when it changed how it determined if there was enough groundwater available to support new homes in metro Phoenix in 2023 and left builders thousands of lots they could not develop.

                  Nation & World

                  Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                  Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                  The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

                  Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide on election fraud beliefs, with Republicans the most distrustful.

                  The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                  The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                  A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

                  Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                  Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                  Trump unveiled a project to restore the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, after hearing complaints about the filthy water and leaking foundation.

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                  Crime

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                  Which Products Send the Most People to the Emergency Room?

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                  Understanding the Value of BPM Solutions in Modern Operations

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                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

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                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                  Crime

                  Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                  Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                  Two people are now in custody in connection with an armed robbery attempt in which investigators say the teen target fatally shot on alleged robbery and wounded a second.

                  Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                  Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                  Authorities have identified a Tucson-area couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on the city’s northwest side. Deputies say they witnessed a 72-year-old man fatally shoot himself after allegedly shooting his wife, who was found nearby with critical injuries.

                  Tucson boy fatally shoots alleged robber

                  Tucson boy fatally shoots alleged robber

                  A juvenile shot and killed one of three alleged assailants Monday night during an armed robbery on Tucson's southwest side, authorities say.

                  Tucson Airman arrested on child-sex crimes

                  Tucson Airman arrested on child-sex crimes

                  A 27-year-old Airman was arrested at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson this week on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor, police said.

                  Politics

                  Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                  Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                  Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. government from converting a warehouse in the Phoenix-area city of Surprise to house up to 1,500 people detained on immigration violations, saying the plan is inappropriate and illegal.

                  GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                  GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                  Negotiations with the Democratic governor are not in the mix — for now — in a spending plan for Arizona that differs widely from the priorities Gov. Katie Hobbs has outlined for the state.

                  Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                  Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                  The city council on Tuesday approved lower speed limits on several streets across Tucson as part of a wider safety effort.

                  Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                  Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                  PHOENIX — A judge ruled the Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally when it changed how it determined if there was enough groundwater available to support new homes in metro Phoenix in 2023 and left builders thousands of lots they could not develop.

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