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Tucson, AZ

Right Now
71°
Partly Cloudy
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Feels Like: 71°
  • Heat Index: 71°
  • Wind: 0 mph
  • Wind Chill: 71°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:16:01 AM
  • Sunset: 06:12:20 PM
  • Dew Point: 63°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Thunderstorms, accompanied by locally heavy rainfall at times. Low 69F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Localized flooding is possible.

Tonight

Thunderstorms, accompanied by locally heavy rainfall at times. Low 69F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Localized flooding is possible.

Tomorrow

Thunderstorms in the morning followed by occasional showers in the afternoon. High 74F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Localized flooding is possible.

  • Upcoming
  • Radar
  • 7 Day

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...For all of southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,
Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal
County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River
Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Western Pima County and White Mountains of
Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening area wide. Coverage and intensity of
showers and storms increase through the afternoon today and into
the evening. The greatest risk for flash flooding will be from
early Tuesday morning through Tuesday late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep tropical moisture will combine with an approaching upper low
and trough, resulting in areas of heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals
of 1 to 2 inches are possible across most valley locations in
Southeast Arizona, with 2 to 4 inches possible across the Sky
Islands and White Mountains. Locally heavier amounts are possible
under the stronger thunderstorms, especially for the White
Mountains.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
2 AM
72°
5 mph
37%
2 AM
72°

Wind: SE @ 5 mph

Precip: 37% Chance

Humidity: 72%

Wind Chill: 72°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 62°

3 AM
72°
6 mph
23%
3 AM
72°

Wind: SE @ 6 mph

Precip: 23% Chance

Humidity: 74%

Wind Chill: 72°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 63°

4 AM
72°
6 mph
42%
4 AM
72°

Wind: SE @ 6 mph

Precip: 42% Chance

Humidity: 76%

Wind Chill: 72°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 63°

5 AM
72°
7 mph
100%
5 AM
72°

Wind: SE @ 7 mph

Precip: 100% Chance

Humidity: 79%

Wind Chill: 72°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 2.2 mi

Dew Point: 65°

6 AM
71°
6 mph
86%
6 AM
71°

Wind: SE @ 6 mph

Precip: 86% Chance

Humidity: 83%

Wind Chill: 71°

Heat Index: 71°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 66°

7 AM
71°
9 mph
31%
7 AM
71°

Wind: SE @ 9 mph

Precip: 31% Chance

Humidity: 85%

Wind Chill: 71°

Heat Index: 71°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 66°

8 AM
70°
8 mph
81%
8 AM
70°

Wind: SSE @ 8 mph

Precip: 81% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 70°

Heat Index: 70°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 67°

9 AM
70°
9 mph
97%
9 AM
70°

Wind: S @ 9 mph

Precip: 97% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 70°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 67°

10 AM
71°
10 mph
100%
10 AM
71°

Wind: SSW @ 10 mph

Precip: 100% Chance

Humidity: 86%

Wind Chill: 71°

Heat Index: 73°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 3 mi

Dew Point: 67°

11 AM
70°
9 mph
74%
11 AM
70°

Wind: SSW @ 9 mph

Precip: 74% Chance

Humidity: 88%

Wind Chill: 70°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 66°

12 PM
69°
8 mph
86%
12 PM
69°

Wind: WSW @ 8 mph

Precip: 86% Chance

Humidity: 87%

Wind Chill: 69°

Heat Index: 71°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 2.9 mi

Dew Point: 66°

1 PM
70°
9 mph
68%
1 PM
70°

Wind: WSW @ 9 mph

Precip: 68% Chance

Humidity: 85%

Wind Chill: 70°

Heat Index: 72°

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Visibility: 2.9 mi

Dew Point: 66°

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