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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

STANTON (QSTA3)

Lat: 34.16403°NLon: 112.73486°WElev: 3600.0ft.

NA

93°F

34°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:01 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Yarnell AZ

Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 11:30am until March 22, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 11:30am until March 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 10 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Yarnell AZ
 34.31°N 113°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
Last Update:
9:39 am MST Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Mar 19, 2026-6pm MST Mar 25, 2026
 
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