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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:51 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Glenwood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Glenwood NM
 33.48°N 108.92°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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