TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Happy Father’s Day and first day of summer! Expect a cool start this morning, then quickly warming temperatures this afternoon. Winds will pick up with an afternoon breeze, gusty at times. High pressure stays in control, sending temperatures higher by midweek—bringing some of the hottest readings we’ve seen so far this year.
With the rising heat, moderate to major heat risk levels are likely. Stay cool, drink plenty of water, and limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours.
Models still hint at increasing moisture towards the end of the week, but rain chances remain slim for regions east of Tucson. An upper-level low in the Pacific Northwest may nudge high pressure further south, allowing temperatures to ease back toward seasonal averages next weekend—though overall conditions stay dry, with triple-digit heat…