Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Heat Continues in the Southwest

Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rain across parts of the Upper Midwest, mainly this evening through Saturday. Very hot temperatures will continue through today across the Desert Southwest, which could break daily high temperature records. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

93°F

34°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 08 Aug 10:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Payson AZ

Extreme Heat Warning August 8, 11:21am until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 8, 11:21am until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 101 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Payson AZ
 34.33°N 111.33°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:17 am MST Aug 8, 2025
11am MST Aug 8, 2025-6pm MST Aug 14, 2025
 
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