Cuyler Diggs

Here's a look at the Heat Risk categories as defined by the National Weather Service. This weekend, across southern Arizona, we will see lots of orange (moderate risk) & red (major risk) on the heat risk map. Please take this heat seriously and play it safe when outdoors... https://t.co/P3gnlMLgmw

An Extreme Heat Watch has been posted for most of southern Arizona from Saturday morning through Monday evening. Temperatures could climb as high as 111° even in the Tucson metro area. Now is the time to adjust weekend plans to avoid being outside in the heat of the day... https://t.co/K2ifdsatnz

RT @NWSTucson: Fun fact about June 9th. The first 105°+ high of the year for Tucson has occurred on June 9th seven times, including this ye…

This is Monsoon Safety Awareness Week and today's topic is heat. We have plenty of heat to talk about and will continue to do so for the next several days. Here's a few tips to help you beat the heat! Remember, in the U.S., heat is the #1 cause of weather related death. https://t.co/c9UY4cqQFx

This afternoon, Tucson officially reached 105°F for the first time this year at the Tucson Int'l Airport. This is pretty close to average compared to history. This 105° heat will seem relatively tame compared to the heat heading our way this weekend when highs approach 110°! https://t.co/qlIXnjLD2y

This weekend, swimming pools will be getting lots of use as folks attempt to cool down from the triple-digit heat that we have in the forecast. Just remember to protect yourself from the sun and protect your feet from the hot surfaces leading up to the pool... https://t.co/Q0FUn714wV

For those of you heading to Mount Lemmon for the Movie on Mount Lemmon at the Lodge, you can expect clear skies and cool temperatures. When the movie starts at 7:30 PM, temperatures will be in the low to mid-60s and drop into the lower 60s by the end of the movie. Have fun! https://t.co/FLASd52Zmi

Along with all the sunshine we have in the forecast, we will also see temperatures rise. In fact, in Tucson, we will be inching closer to our first 105° day of the year as we go through the weekend. Here's a look at some fun facts about 105° heat in Tucson... https://t.co/80btBr8x19

We'll have to return our focus to protecting ourselves from the sun as we return to a sunny, hot weather pattern across southern Arizona. Here's a look at the UV Index forecast for Thursday. Try to avoid being in the sun between 10 AM & 3 PM when UV exposure is highest... https://t.co/ilA4GLbvgQ

In Tucson, June is usually our hottest month of the year with an average high temperature of just over 101°F! We have been lucky to experience much cooler than average temperatures to start the month of June, but the reality of triple-digit heat returns by the end of the week. https://t.co/TdVrAWrRg6

Not only did we see record rainfall at Tucson Int'l Airport for June 1st, it was the most rain to fall at the airport since November 3rd when 0.43" fell... https://t.co/Hlnramo3de

Sunday delivered on the much needed, much welcome rain across southern Arizona. Look at some of these rain totals! A new June 1st record was set at the Tucson Int'l Airport and several communities recorded over an inch of rain... https://t.co/tLd2SODkY2

If Tucson receives rain on Sunday (June 1st), here's a look at just how rare that would be... https://t.co/rqwDy6Qxmm

2025 has not treated southern Arizona well when it comes to rainfall. In Tucson, we are on track to log our 10th consecutive month with below average rainfall. This dates all the way back to August of last year. Fortunately, we have a decent chance of rain coming on Sunday... https://t.co/RnilIOwCBl

Some level of drought is covering the entire state of Arizona. Extreme to Exceptional drought conditions exist throughout most of southern Arizona. We could really use some rain and it looks like we'll finally see a few showers this weekend. All thanks to tropical moisture... https://t.co/l6PW8b4Gll

RT @Interior: Absolutely mesmerizing to witness the glowing lava fountains at Kīlauea's summit eruption in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.…

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day in effect until 8 PM for Tucson & vicinity. Ozone levels are running high and could cause breathing issues for those with respiratory issues. Reduce physical activity & driving if possible... https://t.co/yGiZ1FZTzV