TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Extreme Heat has been the talk of the town but today, strong gusts, heavy rainfall, and flooding will also be a major concern.
- Flood Watch in effect for Santa Cruz, Southeast Pima, and Southwest Cochise counties from through 10 PM.
- Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from through 10 PM.
- Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 8 PM.
This week, afternoon and evening thundershowers will fire up. Conditions will have to be watched each day to see what the threat is, However for Tucson, it appears more nocturnal than during most of the daylight hours. Highs will remain in the lower 100’s through the drill.
FIRST ALERT 7 DAY FORECAST:
Tonight – A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph…