Erin Christiansen

Chief Meteorologist

Erin Christiansen returned to Tucson as KOLD News 13's new chief meteorologist in October 2020.

She's no stranger to southern Arizona and spent two decades working in the Tucson market; 18 of which were on-air.

Among her accomplishments, Erin holds two Emmy Awards for weathercasting, an Arizona Press Award for news writing and is also a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. She also holds the coveted Certified Broadcast Meteorologist accreditation from the American Meteorological Society.

Erin returns to Tucson after spending the last two years at WPEC, a CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach.

Contact Erin

• Email: erin.christiansen@kold.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinSaidItWould

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinSaidItWould

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: The cool-down is here and rain likely by Friday

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Erin Christiansen

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - First real taste of winter moves in

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:58 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

High temperatures will top out near or slightly above climate normals today and tomorrow before another cool-down arrives.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Seasonable start to the workweek

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 11:00 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Highs will top out near or slightly above normal through Wednesday before another cool-down arrives.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Staying in the 70s for Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 10:35 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Mostly sunny skies return Wednesday with highs slightly above normal for this time of year. We tack on an extra degree or two for Thanksgiving Day with an increase in cloud cover.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warm temperatures and breezy conditions leading into Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Chilly start to the holiday week, wind returns Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:42 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Rain chances kick off the weekend

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:59 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

One last wave of rain will push from west to east Saturday morning through the afternoon with a few embedded thunderstorms possible.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Mostly cloudy skies and light rain chances

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

A wave of light rain showers looks to move in from the southwest this evening and tonight with a spotty chance lingering into Friday.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Increasing clouds with light rain chances on the way

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 10:42 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

A first wave of light rain and virga is possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning with another wave late Thursday evening into Friday morning.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Clouds are moving in

Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 10:59 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Gusty morning winds in Tucson will relax by the afternoon and evening. Additional clouds are in the forecast for the rest of the week with highs Tuesday and Wednesday running several degrees above normal.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Chance for rain, cooler temps by week’s end

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 10:38 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Highs will warm into the low to mid 80s for the first half of the workweek with gusty winds at times.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Beautiful weather for the weekend!

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:16 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Mostly sunny skies and light winds pair with below-normal temperatures for a beautiful November day. Highs gradually warm through the weekend but only up to a few degrees above normal by Sunday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Brace For Weather Whiplash

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 10:41 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

The mostly dry system bringing our cooler temperatures will also bring breezy winds out of the west to southwest today and Wednesday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Gradual warming trend for the start of November

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 5:58 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, November 1st

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - First freeze of the season for parts of southern Arizona

Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 10:42 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, October 30th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Slightly warmer Friday and Saturday

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, October 27th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Temps creep above normal final October weekend

Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, October 26th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Beautiful late-October weather

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 11:00 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, October 25th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Scattered storms and cooler temperatures Tuesday

Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 10:52 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, October 24th

Forecast

The National Weather Service Tucson said a cold front blew dust into the area, leading to a...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Record heat this week, BIG changes next week

Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 6:50 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, October 19th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Latest 100° day ever recorded in Tucson possible Friday

Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 10:44 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, October 18th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Staying warmer than normal this work week

Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 10:39 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, October 17th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Still hot, slight chance for rain

Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 10:40 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warming trend to end the work week

Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 10:55 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, October 5th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warming up again Thursday and Friday

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 10:40 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, October 4th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Finally feelin’ like fall!

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 11:14 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, October 3rd

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Cooler start to the week

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:58 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, October 2nd

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Red Flag Warning Saturday

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, September 29th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Cooler and windier weather on the way

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:06 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, September 28th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Hang On! The Winds of Change Are Near.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, September 27th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Record and near-record heat before a cooldown

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, September 26th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Late-September Heat Wave

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:53 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, September 25th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - First weekend of fall brings near-normal temps

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, September 22nd

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - First weekend of fall will feel like it

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:49 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, September 21st

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Increasing clouds and gusty winds Wednesday

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, September 20th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Quiet week of weather, wind picks up

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:49 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, September 19th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Quiet week of weather

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:34 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, September 18th

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warming up for the weekend

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:36 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, September 15th

Weather

13 NEWS FIRST ALERT FORECAST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Drying out for the rest of the week, warmer weekend

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:37 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, September 14th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Drier air moving in

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, September 13th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Another shot at rain Wednesday

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:41 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, September 12th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Rain chances return with cooling temperatures

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, September 11th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Historic Heat Wave Winds Down, Rain Chance Returns

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 10:39 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, September 8th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Excessive Heat Warning issued and record-breaking temps on tap

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:39 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Excessive Heat Watch This Weekend

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:51 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Wednesday, September 6th

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Near-record heat returns soon

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:31 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

Another visit from a heat dome by midweek

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Excessive Heat Warning Extended

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:42 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Tuesday, August 29th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Excessive Heat Warning

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:29 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Monday, August 28th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warming up for the weekend

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:42 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Friday, August 25th

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Warming up for the weekend

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:43 PM MST

By Erin Christiansen

FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Thursday, August 24th

Erin Christiansen

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