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• Another round of storms for Tucson, southern AZ

  September 13, 2011 11:33 AM

  TUCSON - Will today mark the final appearance of big thunderstorm activity? According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a slow-moving low pressure center over southern California will be the trigger for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon & evening. Unlike yesterday, we're starting off with more sunshine. That should... more »

• Monday's rainfall totals across Tucson & southern Arizona

  September 13, 2011 8:12 AM

  TUCSON - A wonderful steady rain last night filled up rain gauges all over southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the Tucson metro saw widespread rainfall amounts over 0.10". The largest rain totals occured on Tucson's southwest side, with 1.34" on Keystone Peak & 0.63" at... more »

• Urban & Small Stream Flood Advisory for Tucson's east side

  September 12, 2011 11:32 AM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued an Urban & Small Stream Flood Advisory for east central Pima County until 9:45 AM. This includes the east side of the Tucson metro. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a trained weather spotter reported minor street flooding near Saguaro... more »

• Morning storms tracking through Green Valley, Amado

  September 12, 2011 10:21 AM

  TUCSON - Morning storms continue to push through portions of southeastern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a cluster of thunderstorms over Amado & Green Valley is producing frequent lightning & a quarter-inch of rainfall. This activity is moving north-northeast around 15 MPH & will move into... more »

• Morning thunderstorms across Cochise County

  September 12, 2011 9:09 AM

  TUCSON - The thunder's rolling early this morning east of Tucson. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a line of showers and storms over the Sulphur Springs Valley will continue moving north-northeast over the next few hours. Places like Pearce-Sunsites, McNeal, Bisbee and Naco can expect occasional lightning... more »

• More Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued

  September 10, 2011 7:00 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Pima & south central Pinal Counties, eastern Pinal & western Graham and west central Cochise County until 4:30 PM. This includes Marana, Avra Valley, Oracle, Benson & St. David. Also, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Oracle, Benson

  September 10, 2011 6:07 PM

  TUCSON - For a second straight day, severe weather is erupting across southern Arizona. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Pinal County until 3:45 PM. This includes Oracle & Biosphere 2. In addition, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for west... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon outlook

  September 10, 2011 12:18 PM

  TUCSON - Another active afternoon and evening is on tap for southeastern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, ample moisture interacting with a storm system over Los Angeles will help develop scattered thunderstorms after 1 PM. The best chance of storms will be east of a... more »

• Flash Flood Watch for Tucson metro, southeastern Arizona

  September 9, 2011 2:45 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for central & eastern Pima, southeastern Pinal, Santa Cruz, Cochise, southern Graham & southern Greenlee Counties. This will be in effect from 3 PM today until late tonight. Cities included in the Flash Flood Watch are... more »

• Monsoon 2011's last stand starts today

  September 9, 2011 10:20 AM

  TUCSON - If this ends up the swan song for the Monsoon, Mother Nature's making sure we'll go out with a bang. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a storm system moving across the Great Basin & high pressure over northern Mexico is streaming Monsoon moisture up from... more »

• Overcast skies, cooler temps for Labor Day

  September 5, 2011 3:27 PM

  TUCSON - So much for that chance of isolated storms today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, overcast skies will scuttle thunderstorm development this afternoon. A few sprinkles may pop up, especially north of Tucson, but rain chances look minimal today. Clouds are not only hindering the... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  September 4, 2011 1:37 AM

  TUCSON - Plenty hot, but little rain today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, dry air in place over southern Arizona will limit the thunder threat today. Because of this, the best chance of isolated storms will be in the mountains, although a few storms may drift into... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  August 28, 2011 1:26 AM

  TUCSON - More heat, little rain on tap today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the best chance of isolated storms this afternoon and evening will be in Graham and Greenlee County. A repeat performance of yesterday's severe weather outbreak is not anticipated. Elsewhere, the heat is... more »

• Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Pima County

  August 27, 2011 7:43 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Pima County. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 5:15 PM for the southwest side of Tucson & Three Points. West central & central Pima County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5 PM.... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tucson, Sahuarita, Sells

  August 27, 2011 7:08 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central & central Pima County until 4:30 PM. This includes the south side of Tucson, Tucson International Airport, Midvale Park, Sahuarita, San Xavier Mission and Sells. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marana, Red Rock, Picacho Peak

  August 27, 2011 6:26 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Pima & south central Pinal Counties until 4 PM. This includes Marana, Red Rock, Picacho Peak & the I-10. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicates a severe storm capable of... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon outlook

  August 27, 2011 12:41 AM

  TUCSON - Like the past few days, the heat will take precedence over Monsoon storms today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, high pressure resides in a favorable position near the Four Corners. However, a pocket of dry air continues to move in from the east, keeping storm... more »

• Strong storms heading toward Green Valley/Sahuarita

  August 26, 2011 10:26 PM

  TUCSON - Monsoon storms are making noise south of Tucson this evening. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicates a cluster of strong stroms stretching from Corona de Tucson southward to Madera Canyon. This activity is moving west at 15 MPH. Expect gusty winds to 50... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ajo/Why

  August 26, 2011 6:35 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Pima County until 4:30 PM. This includes the towns of Ajo & Why. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicates a severe thunderstorm capable of 60 MPH winds near Why. This storm... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Pima County

  August 26, 2011 4:51 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Pima County until 3 PM. This includes the Tohono O'odham Nation & the communities of San Luis, Covered Wells, Papago Farms & Mountain Village. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicated a... more »

• Flood Advisory for Sells/Kitt Peak

  August 21, 2011 8:19 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for central Pima County until 6:30 PM. This includes Sells, Kitt Peak & the Tohono O'odham Nation. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicated a thunderstorm capable of 1-2" rainfall near Fresnal Canyon.... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  August 21, 2011 1:40 AM

  TUCSON - What looked to be a promising weekend of Monsoon action may fall short of what was advertised. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, dry air has begun to wedge into southern Arizona. This, along with weak winds to steer storms off the mountains will lead to... more »

• Flash Flood Warning for Nogales

  August 20, 2011 6:07 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for south central Santa Cruz County until 5 PM. This includes the city of Nogales. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar is indicating up to 2" rain has fallen from a thunderstorm over Nogales,... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon Outlook

  August 20, 2011 12:46 AM

  TUCSON - After a 24 hour period of little storm development, Mother Nature looks ripe for a loud Saturday. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening. This is thanks in part to a re-energized atmosphere, ample moisture & a mid-level disturbance... more »

• Flood Advisory for Corona de Tucson, Vail

  August 19, 2011 9:37 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued an Arroyo & Small Stream Flood Advisory for east central Pima County until 8 PM. This includes Corona de Tucson and Vail. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, earlier thunderstorms produced up to one inch of rain along Sahuarita... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sells/Kitt Peak

  August 16, 2011 1:56 AM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Pima County until 11:30 PM. This includes Sells, Kitt Peak & the Tohono O'odham Nation. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicates a dangerous severe thunderstorm between Three Points and Sells. Destructive... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Avra Valley/Picture Rocks area

  August 16, 2011 1:27 AM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Pima County until 10:45 PM. This includes the Avra Valley, Picture Rocks & Silver Bell. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar indicates a severe storm capable of damaging winds up to 70... more »

• Urban & Small Stream Flood Advisory for Pantano Wash

  August 15, 2011 6:49 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued an Urban & Small Stream Flood for east central Pima County until 5:30 PM. This advisory includes the Pantano Wash. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a spotter in Vail reported heavy flow in the Pantano Wash from earlier... more »

• The Thunder Rolls: Storms possible tonight for the Tucson metro

  August 15, 2011 6:30 PM

  TUCSON - All the ingredients are in place for an active night across southeastern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, ample moisture & a mid-level disturbance moving in from Sonora will continue to develop scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Storms thus far today have shown... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  August 14, 2011 1:06 AM

  TUCSON - The battle between Monsoon moisture and Pacific dry air is taking place over southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, areas from the Tucson metro and east stand a chance of isolated storms this afternoon and evening. To the west, dry air will win out... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon outlook

  August 13, 2011 3:42 AM

  TUCSON - The Monsoon song looks to remain at the same tone this weekend. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. Storms will favor the higher terrain early on, with some eventually pushing into valley floors. Like yesterday, storms will... more »

• Morning storms possible in Oro Valley, Marana

  August 12, 2011 11:11 AM

  TUCSON - You may be dodging rain drops this morning on the north side of the Tucson metro. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, our live interactive weather map is detecting a cluster of showers and thunderstorms over Marana, Oracle Junction, the Catalinas and Tortolita Mountains. This activity... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  August 7, 2011 6:08 AM

  TUCSON - Lather, rinse, repeat for the Monsoon this Sunday afternoon. Much like the last few days, News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish expects isolated valley/scattered mountain storms after 1 PM today. Once again, a thunderstorm or two can't be ruled out for the Tucson metro. However, the best chance... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon outlook

  August 6, 2011 3:41 AM

  TUCSON - The hit and miss variety of the Monsoon continues later today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, drier air infiltrating from the west and a poorly organized Monsoon high pressure center are the keeping storms from becoming widespread across the area. Isolated storms will develop... more »

• Thursday morning rainfall totals for Tucson & southern Arizona

  August 4, 2011 11:07 AM

  TUCSON - Another round of early morning storms rumbled across portions of southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, rainfall was not as widespread as it was Wednesday morning. The bulk of the storms, which formed along an outflow boundary, impacted the north and east sides of... more »

• Thursday's Monsoon outlook

  August 4, 2011 10:50 AM

  TUCSON - A lot more sunshine to start the day compared to 24 hours ago, leading to a slight upswing in thunderstorms. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Storms will be of the hit and miss variety, mainly from a... more »

• Wednesday's Monsoon outlook

  August 3, 2011 1:27 PM

  TUCSON - After a late show of thunder and lightning, will Mother Nature bring an encore of storms today? According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, isolated storms are possible across southern Arizona today. However, leftover cloud cover from last night's activity will limit storm chances for the Tucson... more »

• Overnight rainfall totals across Tucson metro

  August 3, 2011 8:33 AM

  TUCSON - Late night storms brought much needed rainfall across the Tucson metro & southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the heaviest rain fell in the Catalina Foothills and northwest side of Tucson. A rain gauge at the CDO Wash near Ina Road received 0.67" rain... more »

• Sunday's rainfall totals across Tucson & southern Arizona

  August 1, 2011 12:44 AM

  TUCSON - As expected, more storms developed Sunday, with a few areas seeing impressive rainfall amounts. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the most rain fell in Greenlee County. As of 9:30 PM, 1.46" rain was picked up in Clifton. A severe storm tracked across the western... more »

• Flood Advisory issued for a majority of southeastern Arizona

  July 31, 2011 11:06 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued an Urban & Small Stream Flood Advisory for eastern Pima, southeast Pinal, eastern Santa Cruz, Cochise, southern Graham & southern Greenlee Counties until 9:15 PM. This includes the east side of Tucson, Oracle, Benson, Sierra Vista, Sonoita, Patagonia, Willcox, Bisbee, Douglas... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana

  July 31, 2011 6:27 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Pima County until 4:15 PM. This includes Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and the Avra Valley. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, radar is indicating a severe storm capable of 60 MPH winds and... more »

• Flood Advisory for Three Points, Avra Valley area

  July 31, 2011 6:06 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for eastern Pima County until 5:00 PM. This includes Three Points, the Avra Valley and Picture Rocks. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, thunderstorms over the advisory area are capable of 0.50-1.00" rain in a... more »

• Flood Advisory for SE Pima, central Santa Cruz Counties

  July 31, 2011 5:57 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for southeast Pima and central Santa Cruz Counties until 5:15 PM. This includes Nogales, Tubac, Amado & the Murphy Complex Fire burn area. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a cluster of thunderstorms stretching from... more »

• Sunday's Monsoon outlook

  July 31, 2011 1:27 AM

  TUCSON - Saturday's storms were more miss than hit. That could change this afternoon. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a southeastlerly flow aloft remains in place over southern Arizona. This will keep Monsoon moisture in place, helping to develop scattered showers & thunderstorms today. The best... more »

• Stormy weekend on tap for southern Arizona

  July 29, 2011 10:38 PM

  TUCSON - Even though it's silent across the Sonoran Desert tonight, the Monsoon looks to ramp up over the next 48 hours. News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish is tracking two features which will help develop thunderstorms this weekend. The first is a mid-level low, currently over west Texas. This... more »

• Sunday's rainfall totals across Tucson & southern Arizona

  July 25, 2011 12:27 AM

  TUCSON - A day which started with a Flash Flood Watch ended with a good soaking rain for a majority of the viewing area. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the highest rainfall total for the Tucson metro Sunday was 1.03" at the University of Arizona. KVOA's Midtown... more »

• Flash Flood Warning for Tucson metro

  July 24, 2011 8:56 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Pima County until 7 PM. This includes Tucson, Mt. Lemmon & Three Points. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, several thunderstorms in and around the Tucson metro have the potential for torrential rainfall over... more »

• Saturday's rainfall totals across southern Arizona

  July 24, 2011 1:35 AM

  TUCSON - Monsoon 2011 made some noise over portions of southern Arizona Saturday. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the highest rainfall total in the Tucson metro was 1.45" at Summit Elementary School on the south side. Another rain gauge near the Franco Wash at Swan Road received... more »

• Saturday's Monsoon Outlook

  July 23, 2011 1:29 AM

  TUCSON - The Monsoon is back in action today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, atmospheric moisture is increasing thanks to the remnants of what was Hurricane Dora. This surge in moisture up the Gulf of California along with an unstable atmosphere will lead to isolated thunderstorms this... more »

• Hurricane Dora ramping up the Monsoon this weekend

  July 22, 2011 7:58 PM

  TUCSON - The Monsoon won't be taking any time off this weekend. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, remnant moisture from Hurricane Dora starts surging up the Gulf of California over the next 48 hours. This "gulf surge" will increase dew points and rain chances for southern Arizona.... more »

• Isolated storms tracking toward Tucson

  July 18, 2011 4:07 PM

  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... more »

• Monday's Monsoon storm outlook

  July 18, 2011 11:11 AM

  TUCSON - Another day of Monsoon storms on tap for southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, mostly clear skies this morning will help heat up highs into the 100's later this afternoon. That heat, combined with abundant moisture, are the ingredients needed to develop isolated valley/scattered... more »

• Sunday's rainfall totals across southern Arizona

  July 18, 2011 8:02 AM

  TUCSON - As expected, the Monsoon came back in action Sunday afternoon and evening. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, rainfall amounts varied across southern Arizona. The most rain was 0.99" in Clifton, while the Tucson International Airport only recieved a trace of rainfall. Here's a complete... more »

• Isolated mountain thunderstorms possible today

  July 16, 2011 3:00 AM

  TUCSON - Vacation time is coming to a close for Monsoon 2011. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a southeasterly flow aloft is transporting moisture back in to southern Arizona. This afternoon, isolated mountain storms are possible, especially east of the Tucson metro. Lower elevations look to remain... more »

• Monsoon 2011 back in business this weekend

  July 15, 2011 2:33 PM

  TUCSON - The Monsoon's making a triumphant return in less than 48 hours. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, winds aloft start transitioning from the southwest to the southeast this weekend. This wind shift will draw in the moisture necessary for Monsoon storms to develop. A few... more »

• Monsoon 2011 rainfall totals for southern Arizona

  July 14, 2011 2:19 PM

  TUCSON - For some places, Monsoon 2011 is bringing much needed rainfall. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the Tucson International Airport has recorded 1.54" rainfall since the start of the Monsoon. While this is 0.61" above the Monsoon average for this date, Tucson remains in a rainfall... more »

• The "Non-soon" continues today

  July 14, 2011 10:09 AM

  TUCSON - From Monsoon boom to bust, all in a week's time. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a Pacific storm system has pushed Monsoon moisture out of the state. Because of this, storm chances remain low for the next 48 hours & daytime highs will make a... more »

• Two more days of Monsoon storms, then a break

  July 11, 2011 12:23 AM

  TUCSON - The first big break of Monsoon 2011 is about 48 hours away. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, enough moisture remains in place for isolated valley/scattered mountain thunderstorms Monday. A few storms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall. Storms Tuesday will be east of... more »

• Another round of Monsoon thunderstorms today

  July 10, 2011 1:31 PM

  TUCSON - Same story, different day in regards to storm chances in southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, ample moisture and instability will be the ingredients to get thunderstorms going this afternoon. Like yesterday, storms will tend to favor the higher terrain with some drifting into... more »

• RAW VIDEO: News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish gets caught in the middle of today's Monsoon madness

  July 7, 2011 11:42 PM

  TUCSON - The Monsoon struck Tucson yet again this evening, and our own Jeff Beamish captured some amazing footage from the heart of tonight's storms. The first video shows marble-size hail falling north of the University of Arizona along Campbell Ave. around 6:30 PM. Jeff says the hail fell... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Pinal County

  July 3, 2011 8:37 PM

  TUCSON - The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Pinal County until 12 AM. Cities included in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch include Oracle, San Manuel, Eloy, Picacho Peak and Casa Grande. News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish says conditions are favorable tonight for thunderstorms to... more »

• Thunderstorms flaring up over Tucson metro

  July 3, 2011 7:17 PM

  TUCSON - As expected, thunderstorms are starting to pop over the Tucson metro. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, the strongest storms are sitting over the Catalina Foothills & west of Catalina. These are moving to the west-northwest at 20 mph & will impact Oro Valley, Marana &... more »

• Let's get ready to rumble: Monsoon storms possible next 48 hours

  July 3, 2011 1:56 AM

  TUCSON - Goodbye record heat, hello much needed rainfall. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a favorable Monsoon thunderstorm pattern is taking shape. To the north, high pressure is parked over the Four Corners. Meanwhile, an easterly flow aloft will draw in moisture to southern Arizona. Isolated... more »

• Small Stream Flood Advisory for Greenlee, Graham Counties

  July 2, 2011 6:05 PM

  TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for northern Greenlee & extreme northeastern Graham Counties until 4 PM. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a cluster of thunderstorms over the Wallow Fire burn area may produce up to 0.50" rain over the... more »

• Near-record heat possible this afternoon

  July 2, 2011 1:50 AM

  TUCSON - Summer's sweltering heat will threaten the record books today. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, a Heat Advisory is in effect from 2 PM until 7 PM tonight. This includes Pima, southeast Pinal, Santa Cruz, southern Graham and southern Greenlee Counties. Daytime highs today will... more »

• Thursday morning's rain totals across Tucson metro

  June 30, 2011 1:55 PM

  TUCSON - It may have come a little later than advertised, but the first Monsoon rains of 2011 are in the books. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, this morning's storms produced 0.02" rain at the Tucson International Airport. This ended an 81 day dry spell, which was... more »

• Monsoon making inroads to southern Arizona this week

  June 26, 2011 12:36 AM

  TUCSON - At long last, signs of Monsoon life are set to appear this week in portions of southern Arizona. According to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish, high pressure over El Paso will expand and move near the Texas/Oklahoma border by the middle of this week. This shifts winds... more »

• Record dry stretch to continue through weekend

  June 25, 2011 1:28 AM

  TUCSON - Bank on today being the 77th day in a row without measurable rain in Tucson. News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish expects sunny skies & daytime highs in the 107-108 range across the Tucson metro this afternoon. Winds today will be out of the west-northwest at 10-15 mph.... more »

• Tucson to crack top 10 for consecutive days without rain

  June 18, 2011 4:16 PM

  TUCSON - According to the National Weather Service, it has been 69 days since Tucson has seen measurable rainfall. This streak ties the 12th longest dry spell in Tucson's history. News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish expects no chance of rain the next 7 days. That would elevate the... more »