A monsoon storm swept across Tucson Wednesday bringing heavy rain across the city and prompting water rescues.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
- Humidity: 4%
- Feels Like: 102°
- Heat Index: 102°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 102°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:17:49 AM
- Sunset: 07:33:18 PM
- Dew Point: 14°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Clear skies. Low 74F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear skies. Low 74F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny. High 106F. S winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 107 to 111 degrees. * WHERE...Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Upper San Pedro River Valley (mainly north of Benson). * WHEN...From late Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. &&
Next 12 Hours
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 4%
Wind Chill: 103°
Heat Index: 103°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 16°
Wind: W @ 8 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 4%
Wind Chill: 102°
Heat Index: 102°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 15°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 4%
Wind Chill: 101°
Heat Index: 101°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 14°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 5%
Wind Chill: 99°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 17°
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 6%
Wind Chill: 95°
Heat Index: 95°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
Wind: W @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 7%
Wind Chill: 92°
Heat Index: 92°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
Wind: W @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 8%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 21°
Wind: W @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 10%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 23°
Wind: W @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 11%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 23°
Wind: SE @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 13%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 15%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 27°
Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 16%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 28°
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