This evening's outlook for Tucson: Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 73F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Thursday, Tucson folks should be prepared for high temperatures. Temperatures are projected to be a quite sizzling high of 105. Tomorrow has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. Tomorrow's forecasted low temperature is 84 degrees. Expect periods of sun and clouds. The UV index Thursday is high. The sun's rays will be intense. Stay in the shade as much as possible. Wear sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen when in sunlight. The Tucson area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 11 mph wind conditions coming up from the west. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Stay in the know. Visit tucson.com for local news and weather.
Thursday afternoon's showers brought heavy rain to some parts of Tucson as the storm cells moved northwest toward Marana. The National Weather Service issued a statement around 5 p.m. warning that winds up to 40 miles per hour were possible in Marana and Picture Rocks. Video courtesy of University of Arizona Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences.