Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Aug 04:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Payson AZ

Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 05:09am until August 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 05:09am until August 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Payson AZ
 34.3°N 111.1°W (Elev. 5640 ft)
3:16 am MST Aug 3, 2026
5am MST Aug 3, 2026-6pm MST Aug 9, 2026
 
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