Tucson Sky Schedules: Rain, Storms, and a Cool Hug from Next Week!

What’s Happening Right Now?

Imagine the sky had a busy, wild day in Southern Arizona. Now, all the special “heads-up” messages from weather experts (called watches, warnings, and advisories) have finished. But the sky isn’t done playing!

• Tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday will bring more good chances of rain and thunderstorm friends.
• After that, the chance of rain and storms goes down just a little as the week goes on.
• Temperatures will start to drop, with daytime highs in the 90s next week.
• This means a much-needed break from the hot, hot heat is on the way!

Important: Even though old alerts ended, tonight still has two special alerts (explained below) that last until late evening.

Good News: A much-needed reprieve from the heat is ahead! Next week’s highs will be in the 90s instead of super hot.

Weather Words Made Super Simple

Before we look at the day-by-day sky plan, here are some words explained like you’re 5:

• Watch / Advisory / Warning: These are like notes from grown-up weather watchers.
  • Watch = “Bad weather might come, be ready.”
  • Advisory = “Something annoying like dust is blowing, be careful.”
  • Warning = “It’s happening now, take action!” (None are active right now except the watch/advisory tonight.)
• Chance of showers/thunderstorms: A guess of how likely it is to rain or see lightning. 60% means more likely than not.
• High / Low temperature: “High” is the warmest in the daytime; “Low” is the coolest at night.
• Mostly sunny / Mostly cloudy / Partly cloudy: How much of the sky is covered by clouds.

First Alert 7‑Day Forecast (Tonight Through Next Saturday)

Tonight

• 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly cloudy.
• Low around 78°F (that’s the night-time cool temp).
• Blowing Dust Advisory until 11 pm → Wind blows dirt; eyes might sting, so staying inside is smart.
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 pm → A strong storm with loud thunder/lightning might happen, so be alert.

Sunday

• 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 102°F.

Sunday Night

• Mostly cloudy.
• Low around 76°F.
• 70% chance of precipitation (that’s rain or storms).

Monday

• 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 99°F.

Monday Night

• 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly cloudy.
• Low around 76°F.

Tuesday

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 98°F.

Tuesday Night

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Partly cloudy.
• Low around 76°F.

Wednesday

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 99°F.

Wednesday Night

• 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Partly cloudy.
• Low around 76°F.

Thursday

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 97°F.

Thursday Night

• 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Partly cloudy.
• Low around 74°F.

Friday

• 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 93°F.

Friday Night

• 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Partly cloudy.
• Low around 73°F.

Saturday

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Mostly sunny.
• High near 92°F.

Summary

• All earlier weather alerts have expired, but tonight has a Blowing Dust Advisory (until 11 pm) and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (until 10 pm).
• Rain and storm chances are highest (60–70%) on Sunday and Monday, then ease to 40–60% through the rest of the week.
• Temperatures start warm (102°F Sunday) and gently cool to the 90s by Friday and Saturday – a welcome relief from the heat!
• Nights stay comfortable in the 70s, with a mix of sun, clouds, and pop‑up showers most days.

FAQ

Q1: What does “60 percent chance of rain” mean in kid words?
A: It means if we looked at 100 similar days, weather friends expect rain on about 60 of them. So it’s more likely to get wet than stay dry.

Q2: Why is there a “Blowing Dust Advisory” tonight?
A: Fast winds can pick up dirt and make the air dusty. This can make it hard to see and breathe, so the advisory says “be careful until 11 pm.”

Q3: What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?
A: A watch (like tonight’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch) means a strong storm might happen soon—stay alert. A warning would mean the storm is happening right now. (No warnings are active now.)

Q4: Will it be super hot next week?
A: Not as hot as before! After Sunday’s 102°F, highs will be in the 90s (92–99°F), which feels like a nice cool-down.

Q5: Should I keep an umbrella nearby?
A: Yes! Most days have at least a 40% chance of showers or thunderstorms, so an umbrella or raincoat is a good friend to have.

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