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FXUS65 KTWC 312115
AFDTWC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
215 PM MST Fri May 31 2024

.SYNOPSIS...High temperatures remain above normal this weekend and
through next week. Continue to expect the occasional afternoon
wind gust as well due to daytime heating.

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.DISCUSSION...Predominantly clear skies across SE AZ today with
the occasional wisps of cirrus. The main story for the start of
June is heat, heat, heat. High temperatures in the lower valleys
to the west of Tucson hover around 100F with the valleys out east
in the mid 90s. Locally cooler high temperatures in the higher
terrain, mostly between the 70s and 80s.

Looking further out, our next attempt at a weather maker takes
place late next week (Thursday through Saturday). A low off the
coast of Baja California could help bring in some upper level
moisture. However, different models have a varying trajectory for
this disturbance. We could see the low push north, helping to
increase our temperatures late next week, or move into our area,
bringing upper level moisture along with it. If the low happens to
sneak our way, we will see isolated dry thunderstorms bringing an
occasional lightning strike and some gusty winds. Stay tuned!

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.AVIATION...Valid through 02/00Z.
SKC conditions throughout the entire TAF period today. SWLY SFC
winds this afternoon with speeds generally under 12 kts with the
occasional wind gust up to 20 kts. Light and variable overnight
with SWLY SFC winds returning after 01/20Z. Aviation discussion
not updated for TAF amendments.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Dry conditions continue with min RH`s in the
single digits across the valleys and the teens in the higher
terrain. High temperatures continue to be 2-5 degrees above normal
through the next week. 20-foot winds continue to follow diurnal
trends with the occasional afternoon wind gust. In general,
20-foot winds will generally be less than 15 mph.

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.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
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Giralte

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