Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

Lat: 32.86°NLon: 109.64°WElev: 3176ft.

Fair

101°F

38°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed S 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 18 Aug 2:51 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Glenwood NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Glenwood NM
 33.46°N 108.89°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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