Weekend heat

Ernest Soro takes a swig from his drink while he pauses to set down for a nap by his bicycle underneath the shade trees at Reid Park on June 16, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. High temperatures are expected to eclipse decades-old heat records for Father’s Day weekend.

Record or near record highs expected for the next couple of days, with an Excessive Heat Warning taking effect at noon today and running through Friday at 7 p.m.

There's a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight, but storm activity is most likely to take place over higher terrains. Chances of rain in the Tucson Metro area increase going into the weekend.

High: 109

Low: 82


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