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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SUNSET POINT (QSPA3)

Lat: 34.18847°NLon: 112.13467°WElev: 3380.0ft.

NA

99°F

37°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Black Canyon City AZ

Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 02:06pm until March 22, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 02:06pm until March 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Black Canyon City AZ
 34.06°N 112.14°W (Elev. 2175 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm MST Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Mar 19, 2026-6pm MST Mar 25, 2026
 
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