Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SUNSET POINT (QSPA3)

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

NA

101°F

38°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 06 Aug 06:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Black Canyon City AZ

Extreme Heat Warning August 6, 07:18pm until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 6, 07:18pm until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 85 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 114. North wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 114 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 83 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 85. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 114. North wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 83. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. East wind 5 to 10 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 WNW Black Canyon City AZ
 34.08°N 112.14°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
3:44 pm MST Aug 6, 2025
7pm MST Aug 6, 2025-6pm MST Aug 13, 2025
 
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