Many parts of Southern Arizona are likely to receive thunderstorm activity this evening. The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for the area until 5:45 p.m. Follow CDiggsKGUNWX and get more weather updates .
National Weather Services says Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rio Rico and Nogales, moving northwest at 10 miles per hour.NWS warns gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impactedcould include Nogales, Rio Rico and Pena Blanca Lake, as well as Interstate 19 between mile markers 5 and 17.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for eastern Pima County until 4:30 p.m.This storm is capable of producing heavy rain, quarter size hail and damaging outflow.Excessive heat, with a deeper monsoon pattern arriving over the weekend.An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM. Avoid any strenuous outdoor activity during these hours.
Tucson will see a 30% chance for storms this afternoon, and again tonight, for the Tucson area. More widespread heavy rain will move in later Saturday. Highs will fall back to near average this weekend into next week as moisture increases and thunderstorms become more likely.
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