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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

FW3074 Cordes Lakes (F3074)

Lat: 34.29917°NLon: 112.10417°WElev: 3672.51ft.

NA

91°F

33°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:45 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNE Black Canyon City AZ

Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 12:07pm until March 22, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 12:07pm until March 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NNE Black Canyon City AZ
 34.32°N 112.01°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
9:39 am MST Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Mar 19, 2026-6pm MST Mar 25, 2026
 
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