Widespread Summer Heat; Enhanced Severe Weather
A large ridge of high pressure continues to deliver summer heat w/ humidity in several sections of the country. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect across the Desert Southwest, south-central Plains, Mid to Lower Mississippi Valley and a small part of the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, an enhanced risk of organized severe thunderstorms is possible from Iowa to Illinois and Indiana. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
USCRN SITE AT SONORA DESERT MUSEUM NEAR TUCSON 11W (SDMA3)
Lat: 32.23944°NLon: 111.16972°WElev: 2768ft.NA
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 25% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 38°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 77°F (25°C) |
| Last update | 20 Aug 6:00 am MST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles SSE Rillito AZ
Excessive Heat Warning August 20, 11:00am until August 21, 08:00pm
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Today
Hot
High: 110 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Clear
Low: 79 °F
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Wednesday
Hot
High: 110 °F
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Wednesday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 78 °F
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Thursday
Hot
High: 105 °F
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Thursday
Night
Slight Chance
T-stormsLow: 77 °F
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Friday
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 99 °F
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Friday
Night
Chance
T-stormsLow: 75 °F
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Saturday
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 96 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Rillito AZ
32.39°N 111.13°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
32.39°N 111.13°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
2:08 am MST Aug 20, 2019
7am MST Aug 20, 2019-6pm MST Aug 26, 2019
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