Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to track toward Baja on Saturday, while Tropical Storm Simon moves north into Sinaloa on Monday, bringing breezy to windy conditions on Sunday and drawing atmospheric moisture across the region through early next week. Rain chances begin Saturday and linger into Tuesday, with expected precipitation totals reaching 0.25 to 1.0 inch in the valleys and 1 to 2 inches in higher mountain elevations. Because rainfall amounts remain subject to forecast uncertainty, residents are encouraged to stay updated with the latest updates as these systems approach.
Gusty southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph in advance of a decaying Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to occur on Sunday with advisory time from 2 am to 11 pm.
⛈️Unsettled weather is ahead!
➡️Saturday: Scattered showers with embedded thunderstorms can produce strong winds, locally heavy rainfall, and possibly small hail.
➡️Sunday: Breezy to windy conditions at 25-35 mph with gusts 45-55 mph in Western Pima County and T.O. Nation with showers and thunderstorms. Gusty winds eastern Pima, Santa Cruz, and points east.
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