Tucson, AZ – A developing storm system is expected to bring showers, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds to the Tucson metropolitan area Wednesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 22. Rain chances increase to 60% Thursday, with afternoon temperatures reaching 85 degrees before cooler and sunnier conditions arrive for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, showers and thunderstorms could develop Wednesday afternoon, with precipitation becoming more likely Thursday. The forecast calls for showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by another chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon.
Thursday Brings the Greatest Storm Chance The approaching weather system is part of a broader Pacific storm pattern bringing increased moisture and unsettled conditions across portions of the southwestern United States…