Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

I-40 @ Painted Desert NP HQ (AZT13)

Lat: 35.0637°NLon: 109.77562°WElev: 5745.0ft.

82°F

28°C

Humidity	10%
Wind Speed	SW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	1.24 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Jul 09:02 PM MST

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Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE Snowflake AZ

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Areas Smoke
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Areas Smoke
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of smoke before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Sunday

Areas of smoke between 10am and 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.