Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

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

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1004.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 3 Aug 10:51 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Blue AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday 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
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Blue AZ
 33.54°N 109.03°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
12:01 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
12am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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