TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Tucson area.
Starting Saturday and going through Wednesday night, high temperatures are expected to be in the range of 105 and 112 degrees. An Excessive Heat Watch will be in place from Wednesday through Friday, June 18.
Areas affected include the Tucson metro area, western Pima County the Tohono O'odham Nation and areas of Pinal County.
We rescued a hiker who was on trail for only 30 minutes! There is no good reason to be on the trails this next week or so. Excessive heat warnings in effect. Keep yourself (and the rescuers) safe and find some inside stuff to do! #HeatKills #CommunityFirst
— Golder Ranch Fire (@GRFDAZ) June 12, 2021
The #Pinnacle wildfire burning in the N #Pinaleno mountains in W #Graham county has been active this AM.
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 12, 2021
You can see the smoke drifting NW impacting the town of #Bylas #azwx
Plan on encountering some smoke if you are traveling between #Safford and #Globe on Highway 70 today. pic.twitter.com/qjWleYTk5p
The next few days are going to be scorchin' as afternoon high temps will be above 110°F for several days in a row. #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 12, 2021
The probability of setting a record highs in #Tucson:
Today: 35% (record 109°F)
Sun: 65% (r-110°F)
Mon: 44% (r-111°F)
Tue: 58% (r-110°F)
Wed: 64% (r-109°F) pic.twitter.com/uka5OoP629
Extremely hot temperatures are on the way next week. If you must be outside, drink plenty of water and try to avoid direct sunlight. Be a buddy and check on your neighbor. #azwx pic.twitter.com/JKIYMquzKl
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 12, 2021
Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for today. Additional heat bulletins have been posted by the NWS as even hotter temperatures can be expected tomorrow through this coming work week. #azwx pic.twitter.com/B3hE80cCOs
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 12, 2021
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