Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Airport (KP52)

Lat: 34.73006°NLon: 112.03514°WElev: 3560.0ft.

Clear

100°F

38°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 25 Aug 03:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Clarkdale AZ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Clarkdale AZ
 34.95°N 112.08°W (Elev. 5171 ft)
3:11 pm MST Aug 25, 2026
3pm MST Aug 25, 2026-6pm MST Aug 31, 2026
 
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