Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Payson AZ

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy and hot, with a temperature falling to around 88 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 96 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 93. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 93 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a temperature falling to around 88 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 93. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Payson AZ
 34.3°N 111.38°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:52 am MST Jul 12, 2026
11am MST Jul 12, 2026-6pm MST Jul 18, 2026
 
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