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Thunderstorms, 50 MPH Wind Expected In Tucson Wednesday; NWS
The Tucson area has a 55 percent chance of rain this afternoon, with winds up to 50 mph expected, the National Weather Service said.
TUCSON, AZ — The first prolonged bout of monsoonal moisture is expected to arrive in the Tucson this afternoon and evening.
That's the summation given by the National Weather Service, which gives the Tucson metro a 55 percent chance of rain.
Additionally, winds up to 50 mph, lightning, hail and localized heavy rain can be expected with the storms that pass through the area, the service said.
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Thunderstorms can be expected across much of SE AZ this afternoon and into the evening. Watch out for gusty winds up to 50mph, lightning, hail, and brief localized heavy rainfall. #azwx pic.twitter.com/FKhKdfbti5
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 30, 2021
Areas around Tucson have better odds at receiving rainfall, with Nogales having a 90 percent chance, while Mount Lemmon has a 76 percent shot at rainfall.
11:57 AM: We are seeing a thunderstorm building up nicely in Santa Cruz Co / in the Santa Rita MTNs. As the day progress, more storms can build around Tucson. Stay tune! #azwx pic.twitter.com/sz0vzH68Mg
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) June 30, 2021
Looking forward, the Tucson area has at least a 30 percent chance of rain each day over the coming week, with a 50 percent shot at precipitation on Thursday, Friday and Saturday expected, the service said.
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