If the forecast holds, Tucson could end the year with above-normal monsoon rainfall.
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Tucson, AZ
Right Now
79°
Clear
- Humidity: 36%
- Feels Like: 79°
- Heat Index: 79°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 79°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:15:25 AM
- Sunset: 06:13:43 PM
- Dew Point: 50°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A few clouds. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day. High 84F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING 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...From Monday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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
78°
3 mph
1%
2 AM
78°
Wind: SSE @ 3 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 38%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 50°
3 AM
77°
4 mph
1%
3 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 41%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 51°
4 AM
76°
4 mph
2%
4 AM
76°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 44%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
5 AM
74°
5 mph
2%
5 AM
74°
Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 50%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
6 AM
73°
4 mph
2%
6 AM
73°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 52%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 55°
7 AM
73°
5 mph
2%
7 AM
73°
Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 52%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 55°
8 AM
75°
4 mph
2%
8 AM
75°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 48%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
9 AM
77°
5 mph
2%
9 AM
77°
Wind: S @ 5 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 44%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
10 AM
79°
7 mph
15%
10 AM
79°
Wind: SW @ 7 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 55°
11 AM
82°
6 mph
15%
11 AM
82°
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 39%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 55°
12 PM
83°
7 mph
15%
12 PM
83°
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 38%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 55°
1 PM
83°
9 mph
40%
1 PM
83°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 40% Chance
Humidity: 39%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 55°
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