Weather
Freeze Warning In Effect In Tucson Monday Night
After a record-breaking summer of high heat, Tucson could see freezing temperatures Monday night and into Tuesday morning.
TUCSON, AZ — After its hottest and driest summer yet, Tucson's weather is taking a colder turn.
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for the city, which is in effect from midnight on Monday until 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
According to the weather service, Tucson's high temperature for Monday is 68, with nighttime temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s. Tuesday's high and low are estimated to be 61 and 35, respectively. Southern Arizona will also see some rain early in the week before temperatures climb back to the high 80s starting on Thursday.
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Tucsonans should make preparations for the freezing weather, including wrapping pipes and protecting sensitive plants. Residents should also ensure pets are safe in the cooler temperatures.
After some morning showers, our attention turns to much colder conditions with a Freeze/Hard Freeze expected Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Make necessary preparations today! Check out the graphic below for more information. #azwx #brrrrr pic.twitter.com/8veiDKw9j1
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) October 26, 2020
The National Weather Service also warned that the dry air brought by the cold front could exacerbate wildfire season in the area.
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With the much colder conditions expected lets not forgot about another day of Elevated Fire Weather across southern Arizona. Very dry air will move into the region today as the cold front pushes through. #azwx #azfire pic.twitter.com/zfKvJILV8y
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) October 26, 2020
"Very dry air will move into the region today as the cold front pushes through," the weather service tweeted.
The freeze warning comes on the heels of Arizona's hottest and driest summer yet. Tucson even broke its record for most days with triple-digit temperatures, set in 1994; the city saw over 100 days with temperatures over 100 degrees.
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