Excessive heat

Christopher Cañez, 19, watches as family members Andrea Ortiz, 18, and her nephew Carlos Garcia, 8, horse around during a car-wash fundraiser. They were raising money for a funeral Sunday, when Tucson hit a high of 109 degrees.

 Photos by A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

It's going to be another scorcher!

Partly cloudy skies today, with a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon in parts of the Tucson Metro area.

This evening brings the chance of gusty winds and blowing dust, and the Excessive Heat Warning has been extended through Saturday night.

High: 113

Low: 83

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