Rio Rico, Arizona 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS65 KTWC 142046
AFDTWC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
146 PM MST Wed Jan 14 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Above normal temperatures and dry conditions are
expected for the the next week.

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.DISCUSSION...High cirrus clouds are passing through Southeast
Arizona this afternoon. Winds are breezy this afternoon with the
highest gusts so far 25-30 mph for areas that are prone to east
winds thanks to building ridge to the northwest. Dry conditions
will continue for the next 7 days, but there are still some hints
to a pattern shift and moisture sometime late next week.

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.AVIATION...Valid through 16/00Z.
Mostly SKC with patches of cirrus clouds AOA 20kt AGL passing
thru. SFC winds E-SE to 10 to 15 kts with occasional gusts up to
20 kts. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments.


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.FIRE WEATHER...High pressure will bring above normal temperatures
and benign weather conditions for the next 7 days. Winds today
into Thursday mainly E-SE 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Winds will then be diurnally driven and remain less than 15 mph
into early next week. Minimum RHs between 15-20 percent in the
valleys and in the mid-20s in the mountains.

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.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
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