Heavy to Excessive Rainfall for the Southwest U.S.; Watching for Possible East Coast Storm

Thunderstorms and a chance for some isolated flash flooding will continue today in the Southwest U.S. before an influx of tropical moisture from Priscilla brings widespread heavy rainfall and a flash flooding threat late this week into this weekend. A coastal storm may develop off the southeast U.S. coast Friday night and drift north just off the Mid-Atlantic coast through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

Lat: 34.2568364°NLon: 111.3392558°WElev: 5157.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 08 Oct 02:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Payson AZ

Flood Watch October 9, 12:00pm until October 12, 12:00am
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Payson AZ
 34.26°N 111.26°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
3:28 pm MST Oct 8, 2025
4pm MST Oct 8, 2025-6pm MST Oct 14, 2025
 
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