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

86°F

30°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 03 Aug 08:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Payson AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny during the morning, then partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny during the morning, then partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light west wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light west wind.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Payson AZ
 34.41°N 111.15°W (Elev. 7605 ft)
8:41 pm MST Aug 3, 2026
9pm MST Aug 3, 2026-6pm MST Aug 10, 2026
 
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