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TUCSON - As expected, thunderstorms are set for an afternoon arrival in the Tucson metro.

According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar is indicating storms mainly south and east of Tucson as of 1 PM. The strongest activity is just entering Sahuarita & Sonoita, moving northwest at 15-20 mph.

Frequent lightning, winds up to 40 mph, and rainfall up to a half-inch is anticipated around southeastern Pima and northern Santa Cruz Counties.

Thunderstorms will continue to develop & push into the Tucson metro over the next few hours, impacting the evening commute. A few storms will be capable of gusty winds & locally heavy rainfall.

Stay with News 4 Tucson & KVOA.com for the latest weather developments.