Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Jul 04:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W Forest Lakes AZ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles W Forest Lakes AZ
 34.35°N 111.06°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
4:42 pm MST Jul 18, 2025
4pm MST Jul 18, 2025-6pm MST Jul 24, 2025
 
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