PHOENIX — Temperature records for Friday hit milestones throughout the day: The daytime high reached 117 degrees at 3:14 p.m., breaking the previous daily record of 116 set back in 2023.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
93°
Sunny
- Humidity: 38%
- Feels Like: 96°
- Heat Index: 96°
- Wind: 5 mph
- Wind Chill: 93°
- UV Index: 11
- Sunrise: 05:34:10 AM
- Sunset: 07:25:45 PM
- Dew Point: 63°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Hot. High 109F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 81F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 104F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 105 to 113 degrees expected with Major to Extreme HeatRisk. * WHERE...Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 82 to 88 degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the western deserts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. 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. &&
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- Arizona Daily Star
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- Arizona Daily Star
Chances for thunderstorms in the Tucson region rise over the weekend from about a 40% chance Saturday night to about 60% by Sunday night, the weather service says.
- Arizona Daily Star
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- Arizona Daily Star
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- Arizona Daily Star
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- Arizona Daily Star
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- Arizona Daily Star
The chance for thunderstorms in metro Tucson remains good into the weekend, the weather service says.
- Arizona Daily Star
Chances for thunderstorms in the Tucson region rise over the weekend from about a 40% chance Saturday night to about 60% by Sunday night, the weather service says.
- Arizona Daily Star
Tucson is expected to dry out over the weekend.
- Arizona Daily Star
An extreme heat warning for the Tucson area will continue into Thursday evening, as the high temperatures in the region could reach up to 111 degrees.
- Arizona Daily Star
The Tucson area will be under an extreme heat watch through at least Wednesday night.
- Arizona Daily Star
A monsoon storm swept across Tucson Wednesday bringing heavy rain across the city and prompting water rescues.