Summers are always brutal in Arizona, but the fall and winter are the best time for travelers and residents in the Grand Canyon State. However, the Old Farmer's Almanac is expecting it to be a warm fall across the United States, with occasional rain throughout the country.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
- Humidity: 55%
- Feels Like: 84°
- Heat Index: 84°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 81°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:46:06 AM
- Sunset: 07:09:49 PM
- Dew Point: 64°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 72F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Tonight
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 72F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 92F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by heavy rain over the past 36 hours continues. * WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona. * WHEN...Until 945 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 PM MST, The Vamori Wash is at 9.64 feet, slightly below flood stage of 9.80 feet and slowly falling. This will cause small stream flooding and could cause impacts at the Highway 21 bridge and downstream to the International Border. - Vamori Wash at Highway 21 bridge is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Cruz. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 718 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eloy, Picacho, Anegam, North Komelik and Jack Rabbit. - This includes the following highways... Route 87 between mile markers 116 and 124. Interstate 10 between mile markers 206 and 211. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 to 108. Major to Extreme 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 Monday 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: S @ 7 mph
Precip: 34% Chance
Humidity: 61%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 65°
Wind: S @ 6 mph
Precip: 64% Chance
Humidity: 61%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 64°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 37% Chance
Humidity: 61%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 64°
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
Precip: 10% Chance
Humidity: 64%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°
Wind: ESE @ 6 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
Wind: ESE @ 5 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
Wind: ESE @ 5 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
Wind: ESE @ 6 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
Wind: ESE @ 5 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 62%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 62°
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- Ed Masley Arizona Republic
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- Marta Serafinko Reuters
University of Delaware researchers are testing whether sharks equipped with sensors can serve as mobile near-real-time ocean-data observers.
- Arizona Daily Star
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- Ed Masley Arizona Republic
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- Arizona Daily Star
- Arizona Daily Star
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- Henry Brean
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