Increasing moisture along with a nearby west coast low pressure system will likely produce an active period of thunderstorms across much of southeastern Arizona this weekend potentially into Monday. Thunderstorms may last late into the night both Saturday and Sunday nights. Flash flooding will be a threat with any thunderstorm, along with strong gusty winds and blowing dust.
Expect scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across southeast Arizona. Storms will be capable of strong to severe wind gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. Best chances for heavy rainfall will be from central Pima County to western Graham and Cochise Counties. There is also a chance for nocturnal activity tonight.
A Blowing Dust Advisory has been issued for today from 4 PM to 8 PM. Expect visibility between 1/4 and 1 mile in blowing dust to to thunderstorms. In low visibility conditions, Pull aside, Stay alive!
Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through this evening for a Major to Extreme HeatRisk across the lower elevations of Southeast Arizona. Temperatures are expected to be 6 to 9 degrees above normal.
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