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Arizona — Desert air feels cool and still at sunrise, but the warmth builds quickly as the sun climbs. By midday, short sleeves replace jackets across Tucson, signaling another February heat surge.
Temperatures rise fast today, topping out near 80 degrees under clear skies. Winds stay light, allowing heat to settle in efficiently through the afternoon. Morning commuters see no weather hazards, though the rapid warm-up may feel dramatic after a cooler start…