As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
82°
Clear
- Humidity: 48%
- Feels Like: 84°
- Heat Index: 84°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 82°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:48:10 AM
- Sunset: 07:07:32 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy. Low 77F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low 77F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 103F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 103 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major HeatRisk is expected. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Day
Precip
Temp
Sat
0%
77°
100°
Sat
Saturday
100°/77°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 05:48:10 AM
Sunset: 07:07:32 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: SSE @ 6 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 77F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
15%
79°
103°
Sun
Sunday
103°/79°
Considerable cloudiness. Highs 101 to 105F and lows in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:48:49 AM
Sunset: 07:06:29 PM
Humidity: 27%
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 79F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Mon
24%
81°
106°
Mon
Monday
106°/81°
More sun than clouds. Highs 104 to 108F and lows in the low 80s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:49:29 AM
Sunset: 07:05:25 PM
Humidity: 24%
Wind: ESE @ 8 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Monday Night
Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 81F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tue
15%
79°
105°
Tue
Tuesday
105°/79°
More sun than clouds. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:50:08 AM
Sunset: 07:04:20 PM
Humidity: 27%
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 79F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wed
24%
79°
105°
Wed
Wednesday
105°/79°
More sun than clouds. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:50:47 AM
Sunset: 07:03:14 PM
Humidity: 29%
Wind: WNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Wednesday Night
Clear to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 79F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
21%
78°
103°
Thu
Thursday
103°/78°
Plenty of sun. Highs 101 to 105F and lows in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 21%
Sunrise: 05:51:27 AM
Sunset: 07:02:08 PM
Humidity: 31%
Wind: W @ 9 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Thursday Night
A few clouds from time to time. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 78F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Fri
18%
78°
103°
Fri
Friday
103°/78°
A few clouds. Highs 101 to 105F and lows in the upper 70s.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 05:52:06 AM
Sunset: 07:01:01 PM
Humidity: 30%
Wind: WSW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 78F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
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