TUCSON, Ariz. – After a mild weekend, Tucson is heading into a hotter stretch with sunshine dominating the skies and highs pushing into the upper 90s by late week. Residents should prepare for a steady climb in afternoon temperatures, with Thursday expected to peak near 99 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, conditions will stay dry with light and variable winds shifting through the afternoons and evenings. Monday will bring a high near 92, followed by 94 on Tuesday and 96 on Wednesday. By Thursday, the city will flirt with triple digits for the first time this week.
Clear nights will offer some relief, with lows dipping into the upper 60s to low 70s, but the desert heat will linger well into the evenings. Outdoor workers and afternoon commuters are urged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity during peak heat, and use shaded areas whenever possible.
Travelers on I-10 and area roadways will face no storm disruptions, but the intensifying sun could raise risks for heat-related issues, particularly during late afternoon hours.
The heat pattern is expected to hold through at least Saturday, with no rain chances on the horizon. More advisories could follow if triple-digit heat arrives sooner than expected.
Five Day Forecast for Tucson, AZ:
- Monday: Sunny, high near 92° / low 68°
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 94° / low 68°
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 96° / low 70°
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 99° / low 72°
- Friday: Sunny, high near 99° / low 71°
