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Tucson, AZ
Right Now
77°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 77%
- Feels Like: 77°
- Heat Index: 77°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 77°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:46:10 AM
- Sunset: 07:10:37 PM
- Dew Point: 69°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 92F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by heavy rain over the past 24 hours continues. * WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 747 PM MST, gauge reports indicated the Vamori Wash is at 9.70 feet. It has peaked at 9.72 feet and started to slowly lower towards action stage. However it will still cause small stream flooding and could cause impacts at the highway 21 bridge. - Vamori Wash at Santa Cruz 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
10 PM
77°
5 mph
21%
10 PM
77°
Wind: SE @ 5 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 74%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 69°
11 PM
78°
6 mph
24%
11 PM
78°
Wind: SSE @ 6 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 73%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 69°
12 AM
78°
7 mph
35%
12 AM
78°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 35% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 68°
1 AM
78°
8 mph
40%
1 AM
78°
Wind: SE @ 8 mph
Precip: 40% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 66°
2 AM
77°
8 mph
35%
2 AM
77°
Wind: SE @ 8 mph
Precip: 35% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 66°
3 AM
77°
8 mph
19%
3 AM
77°
Wind: ESE @ 8 mph
Precip: 19% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
4 AM
77°
7 mph
11%
4 AM
77°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 11% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
5 AM
76°
9 mph
11%
5 AM
76°
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
Precip: 11% Chance
Humidity: 70%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
6 AM
76°
8 mph
8%
6 AM
76°
Wind: SE @ 8 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
7 AM
76°
8 mph
5%
7 AM
76°
Wind: SE @ 8 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
8 AM
78°
8 mph
3%
8 AM
78°
Wind: SE @ 8 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
9 AM
81°
8 mph
2%
9 AM
81°
Wind: SSE @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°
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