Excessive heat

The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for Tucson throughout the weekend. Photo taken Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

A slight change in the forecast has shifted next week's peak temperatures from Monday to Tuesday, when highs are expected to reach 115 degrees. For areas west of Tucson, including Ajo and Organ Pipe, Tuesday's high is expected to be more like 120 degrees.

Monday and Wednesday aren't expected to be much cooler, in fact it may only come down to a few degrees. Stay hydrated and stay indoors unless you have to be outside.

High: 106

Low: 68


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