Three Points Fire District

Another very hot day is in store for southern Arizona, as high temperatures tie or break all-time records for many locations. Wear lightweight, light colored and loose fitting clothing and please drink plenty of water.

As a reminder there is no burning allowed! There is a burn ban in effect.

Good morning. There is a burn ban in effect until Sept 5, 2023. We will not be issuing anymore burn permits. Please do not burn anything. 

FYI

Three Points Fire District wish to extend our condolences to the family of Captain Sam Criner and all at Drexel Heights Fire District. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Good morning. Burn permits are now open again. Please call 520-822-1086 and select “0” to get your burn permits.

Never forget 9/11/01.

Here is the latest look at 24 hour precipitation amounts through 12 PM. Most valley locations have averaged from about 0.25" to 1" of rain with the mountains seeing as much as 4 inches of rain. Shower activity the rest of the day and into tonight will be more isolated to scattered in nature with brief downpours expected.

Everything is still on track for a very active afternoon through evening period with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain and flash flooding.

Remain weather aware and never drive through flooded roadways.

Remember to avoid flooded roadways and to have an alternate route.

⚠️Flash Flood Watch is in effect late this morning thru late WED night⚠️

💭What should you do?

1. Have a way to receive important weather info
2. Monitor the latest forecast
3. Plan ahead for potential flooding issues including detours due to flooded roadways

Expect another round of showers and thunderstorms today. However, the potential for heavier rainfall increases on Tuesday into Wednesday and a Flash Flood Watch is in effect. Take care on the roadways and around normally dry washes.

⛈️🌵The next active monsoon period is on the horizon. We will have the added moisture from the remnants of TS Nora to work with early next week which will lead to increased storm activity & higher flash flood concerns.

Stay tuned for updates as details become more clear!

100°+ high temperatures returning to Tucson this week. Last time of 100°+ in Tucson was on August 7th.

Daytime temperatures will be on the rise this week. This graphic shows the projected high temperatures for Thursday.

Tucson hasn't had a 100°+ day since Aug 7th but that streak will end in the upcoming days.

The current 46 days of 100 degree temps is below where we normally would be thru Aug. 21 and well below the 80 days of 100 deg temps thru Aug. 21 in 2020. Thanks Monsoon 2021!

Elevated heat related risks will return to the lower deserts of AZ, especially during the middle of next week. Checkout wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/ for more information.

Localized spots across southeast Arizona recorded over 3" of rain in the past 24 hours.

The Tucson Intl airport rainfall total for Monsoon 2021 , as of 6 am, was 11.84". All-time record is 13.84" from 1964.

➡️As a reminder, road conditions and the most current information can be found on the road closure hotline:
(520) 547-7510.