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Record High Temps Expected Thursday, Friday in Tucson

Feb 9, 2017 Temperatures are forecast to be as much as 20 degrees above normal.
Map of Tuesday night's freeze warning.

Freeze Warning in Effect in Pima and Pinal Counties, O'odham Nation

Jan 24, 2017 Temperatures expected to be at or below freezing through Wednesday.

2016 Likely 2nd Hottest Ever in Tucson; 2014 Was No. 1

Dec 30, 2016 Last 3 Years will rank as hottest in Old Pueblo for average temperature.
Snow collects on cactus on Tucson's northwest side.

White Christmas for Southern Arizona's Higher Elevations?

Dec 20, 2016 Overnight snow level on Saturday dips to 4,000 feet, which includes Tucson's upper reaches.
The sun sets through afternoon showers.

Forecast Calls For Warm, Dry Winter Across Southern Arizona

Nov 28, 2016 Weak La Niña patterns typically mean below-average rainfall for the area.

Heading North? Tips For Safe Winter Driving

Nov 24, 2016 Winter weather can make for dangerous driving, especially for desert dwellers.

Tuesday High Temp Ties Tucson's Record for the Day

Nov 15, 2016 Mercury topped out at 89 degrees, same as in 1999; much colder weather en route.
The sun blazes in the sky before it begins to set.

October Heat Breaks Records in Tucson, at 96 Degrees

Oct 24, 2016 Daily high records were broken twice last week, with more record heat possible.

Sensors, Signs: System to Warn I-10 Drivers of Dust Storms

Oct 13, 2016 Electronic monitoring will take place along a 10-mile stretch between Eloy and Casa Grande.
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

Arizona Monsoon Season Over; How Did Your Region Do?

Oct 5, 2016 Dusty got dustier, while cowboys, winemakers, birdwatchers of SE saw more showers.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Monsoon Rains Ease Arizona Drought Conditions

Sep 21, 2016 Climatologists looking for signs of La Niña conditions
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

So Far, Monsoon 2016 Has Been Normal and Above Most Places

Sep 15, 2016 Though when it rains it doesn't pour everywhere, with some areas receiving less.
The predicted path for Post-Tropical Cyclone Newton as of 2pm Wednesday.

Newton Slows, Will Not Bring Much More Rain to Southeast Arizona

Sep 7, 2016 From hurricane to tropical storm and now to post-tropical cyclone.
Heavy monsoon rains blanket the campus of the University of Arizona.

Hurricane Newton Sending Heavy Rains to Tucson

Sep 6, 2016 Flash flood watch issued; up to 3 inches expected through Thursday.
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

Southern Arizona's Monsoon Starts Strong This Year

Aug 19, 2016 Rain totals in some places climbed above the normal level for an entire summer storm season.
Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson was rescued from this car after it was washed off a road on the near north side of Tucson.

Rain Subsides, But Flooding, Dangerous Conditions Ongoing

Aug 9, 2016 Pima County Supervisor Bronson pulled from submerging car in north side wash.

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