Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warnings issued Saturday

CREATED Sep. 10, 2011

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Web Producer: Marissa Pasquet

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV/ NWS) - The National Weather Service in Tucson issued a tornado warning for South Central Pinal County in South Central Arizona until 3:30 p.m. MST.

On Saturday in the late afternoon, you can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms. It will be partly sunny, with a high near 83. South/southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday night expect showers and thunderstorms mainly before 11p.m., mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South/southeast wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

For Sunday expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11a.m., partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 9 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm., mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind at 6 mph becoming southeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light wind becoming west between 10 and 13 mph.

Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Stay with KGUN9 News at 10 p.m. for more information.

(courtesy: The National Weather Service)