The gigantic heat dome that baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and could end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, officials say.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
87°
Clear
- Humidity: 7%
- Feels Like: 87°
- Heat Index: 87°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 87°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:19:47 AM
- Sunset: 06:39:52 PM
- Dew Point: 16°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Clear skies. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear skies. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. Near record high temperatures. High 99F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Humidity: 6%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 15°
8 PM
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Wind: NW @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 8%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 16°
9 PM
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Wind: W @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 9%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 17°
10 PM
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10 PM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 11%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
11 PM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 13%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
12 AM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 15%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
1 AM
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Wind: SE @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 16%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
2 AM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 17%
Wind Chill: 64°
Heat Index: 64°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
3 AM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 18%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 62°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
4 AM
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Wind: SSE @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 19%
Wind Chill: 60°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 19°
5 AM
61°
7 mph
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5 AM
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Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 19%
Wind Chill: 60°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
6 AM
60°
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6 AM
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Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 19%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 60°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 18°
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- Gregory Bull and Christopher Weber Associated Press
The Arizona desert community of Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees on Thursday, breaking the record for highest March temperature recorded in the U.S.
- Arizona Daily Star
Tucson's triple digit heat has come earlier than ever this year. It reached 100 degrees here Thursday afternoon.
- Arizona Daily Star
Tucson is likely to reach its first 100-degree day of 2026 on Thursday.
- 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.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
- Tony Davis
Tucson averaged 59.3 degrees from December 2025 through February 2026 — the National Weather Service's definition of winter for record-keeping purposes. That's 5 degrees above the normal wintertime average temperature here, the weather service says.
- Tony Davis Arizona Daily Star
Tucson just experienced its warmest winter on record, with zero frost days and an average temperature of 59.3 degrees—shattering the 2018 record.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.
- Arizona Daily Star
- Arizona Daily Star
- BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.
- Arizona Daily Star
Rainy days are expected this week in Tucson, but the weekend is likely to be sunny and warm.