Southern Arizona extreme heat — records thru Friday, breezy cooldown Monday
Key Questions
What record heat was set in southern Arizona?
Tucson and Oro Valley hit 101°F records in March, with upper 90s-100°F continuing through Friday under an Extreme Heat Warning. Breezy cooldown to around 84°F expected Monday with gusts and possible dust.
What resources are available during the heat?
Cooling centers at Salvation Army and Red Cross; zoo at Nanini. Bug and ant surges are also noted with the heat.
What events occurred amid the heat wave?
No Kings Day protests at Reid Park, Tucson, and Oro Valley on March 28; Davis-Monthan rescue training. Thousands turned out for the third annual event.
101°F March records Tucson/OV; upper 90s-100° thru Fri Extreme Heat Warning. Warm breezy Mon ~84° gusts dust; bugs/ant surges; cooling centers Salvation Army/Red Cross; zoo Nanini. No Kings Day protests Reid Park/Tucson/OV Mar28. Davis-Monthan rescue training.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026