Ocotillo bloom

Octoillo are blooming a bit earlier than usual in some spots around the Tucson area, including Tucson Mountain Park on March 23, 2016. — Credit: Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star

Sunny skies and dry heat continue through the weekend. A Red Flag fire warning has been issued areas near the Arizona/New Mexico border, due to very low humidity and strong winds.

Tucson-area temperatures continue to hover in the mid-80s, but things cool down significantly by Tuesday, with the slight chance of rain next week.

High: 84

Low: 51


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