Arizona — Dry air stings your skin, and the breeze already hints at something stronger building.
Tucson heats up fast today, climbing into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies.
But the bigger concern isn’t the heat.
A Fire Weather Watch is now in effect heading into Sunday, when conditions become far more dangerous. Strong winds, very low humidity, and dry fuels will combine to elevate wildfire risk across southern Arizona.
This pattern is serious.
Southwest winds increase through the weekend, with gusts potentially reaching 35 to 40 mph by Sunday afternoon. Humidity drops as low as 10–15%, creating critical fire conditions.
Take precautions now.
Avoid outdoor burning and be cautious with anything that could spark. Fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
Travel may also be impacted.
Along I-10 and open desert roads, gusty winds could kick up dust, lowering visibility quickly. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution.
Before that peak risk, conditions stay quieter.
Saturday remains sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Winds begin to increase, but the most critical period arrives Sunday afternoon into evening.
Relief begins early next week.
By Monday, temperatures fall back into the upper 70s, and winds ease slightly. A small chance of showers or thunderstorms returns, helping reduce fire danger.
Still, the dry pattern isn’t gone.
Warm, sunny conditions dominate much of next week, with highs climbing back into the 80s by midweek.
Plan ahead and stay alert.
Fire weather can escalate quickly, especially this time of year when vegetation is dry and winds shift fast.
5-Day Outlook for Tucson, Arizona:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F
Tonight: Clear, low near 59°F
Saturday: Sunny, high near 87°F
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 84°F, very windy
Monday: High near 78°F, slight storm chance
