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Tucson Prepares for Weekend Rain Amid Heatwave Ahead

6/1/2025

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Tucson Prepares for Rain

Tucson, Arizona, braces for a weekend deluge as moisture from former Tropical Storm Alvin sweeps in. A First Alert Action Day is declared, with rain forecasted for Sunday afternoon and evening, bringing 0.10" to 0.50" of much-needed water. However, the respite will be short-lived, as temperatures soar into the triple digits by late next week.

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Phoenix Welcomes Rain

Phoenix is bracing for an unexpected treat this weekend as early June rainfall, driven by moisture from Tropical Storm Alvin, sweeps in. Residents can expect up to half an inch of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms, breaking a long dry spell since 1914. After a brief cool down into the 90s, temperatures will climb again midweek.

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Tucson Prepares for Rain

Tucson, Arizona, braces for a weekend deluge as moisture from former Tropical Storm Alvin sweeps in. A First Alert Action Day is declared, with rain forecasted for Sunday afternoon and evening, bringing 0.10" to 0.50" of much-needed water. However, the respite will be short-lived, as temperatures soar into the triple digits by late next week.

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