Tucson, AZ – Sunshine and temperatures approaching 90 degrees will dominate much of the coming week before a notable weather change brings showers, possible thunderstorms and cooler conditions to the Tucson area Friday, Oct. 30. Rain chances climb to 70% during the day and remain elevated Friday night, potentially affecting travel and preparations for Halloween weekend. The shift follows several afternoons in the upper 80s, making Friday’s expected drop to around 80 degrees one of the more noticeable changes in the local forecast.
According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, showers are likely Friday, with thunderstorms also possible as temperatures reach a high near 80 degrees. The probability of precipitation stands at 70%, followed by a 60% chance Friday night as mostly cloudy skies continue and temperatures fall to approximately 61 degrees. While the forecast supports a meaningful increase in rain chances, specific rainfall totals and the precise timing of thunderstorms have not been established.
Friday Storm Chances Interrupt a Warm, Dry Week The approaching weather change follows several days of consistently warm afternoons across Tucson and surrounding portions of Pima County. Temperatures are expected to reach 85 degrees Monday before climbing to 87 degrees Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sunshine or mostly sunny skies will prevail through much of that period, creating favorable conditions for outdoor activities before clouds and precipitation become more prominent…