Arizona’s desert air feels warm and still, but clouds are beginning to thicken over Tucson, signaling a shift that could bring rain and storms into the metro before the day ends.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are climbing toward 87°F today under mostly cloudy skies, with winds picking up and gusts reaching near 20 mph. Rain chances increase quickly later today, with scattered showers becoming likely and coverage rising to around 60% by evening.
Across Pima County and along I-10 and Route 86, roads remain dry for now, but conditions may change fast. Drivers should expect slick pavement and reduced visibility once showers develop, especially during the evening travel window.
By Tuesday afternoon, storm chances continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing after 3 p.m. Rain coverage holds near 50%, and brief heavy downpours could create ponding on roads and sudden slowdowns across Tucson’s busiest corridors.
Temperatures dip slightly Tuesday into the upper 80s before a strong warmup takes hold midweek. By Wednesday and Thursday, sunshine dominates with highs near 92°F, bringing a quick return to dry, summer-like heat.
That warmth lingers into late week before another slight chance of storms returns by the weekend.
Plan ahead now. Keep rain gear nearby and allow extra travel time during developing storms later today and Tuesday.
Five Day Outlook For Tucson, Arizona:
Tuesday: Sunny early, then storms after 3 p.m., high near 88°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 92°F
Thursday: Sunny, high near 92°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F
Saturday: Slight chance of storms, high near 83°F
