Gila Bend, AZ

8:49 AM MST on May 20, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 699 ft
Lon: 112.7° W
Lat: 33.0° N
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Active Advisory: Excessive Heat Watch (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Alberto (North Atlantic) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Shaun Tanner
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
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Gila Bend Weather at a Glance

Updated 8:30 AM MST
Elevation
750 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
86 °F
Feels Like 83 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
5:27 AM
7:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Clear 104 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 70 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 108 | 70 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 108 | 77 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 102 | 73 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 99 | 72 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.89 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
14%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KBXK 201455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A2989 RMK AO1
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
83 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
4.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 108F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 108F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Nowcast
Excessive heat watch in effect from 10 am to 8 PM MST Monday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KGBN

Sunday, 20
Clear
104 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
108 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
108 | 77 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
102 | 73 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
99 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
100 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
99 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
99 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
99 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
102 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 33 97 | 28 100 | 23 81 | -6655
Wind 1 mph South 4 mph NNW 5 mph NW 5 mph SW
Humidity 23% 8% 6% -659%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 4% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
7:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.16], Average RMSE [1.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.19], Average RMSE [1.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 108F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 26 103 | 22 103 | 24 82 | -6654
Wind 1 mph SSW 4 mph North 11 mph North 6 mph SSW
Humidity 17% 5% 6% -658%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 0% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
7:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.16], Average RMSE [1.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.27], Average RMSE [1.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 108F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 26 102 | 23 102 | 21 82 | 13
Wind 2 mph South 10 mph WSW 16 mph WSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 17% 6% 5% 7%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 3% 15% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.07], Average RMSE [1.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.08], Average RMSE [1.90] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 81 | 24 100 | 23 94 | 36 80 | 39
Wind 7 mph South 14 mph SW 16 mph SW 12 mph South
Humidity 12% 6% 12% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 7% 1% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.38], Average RMSE [2.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.09], Average RMSE [2.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 44 95 | 39 94 | 39 78 | 43
Wind 7 mph South 14 mph SSW 17 mph SW 9 mph South
Humidity 31% 14% 14% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 6% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.34], Average RMSE [2.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.64], Average RMSE [2.24] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 44 90 | 35 93 | 36 80 | 47
Wind 7 mph SSE 18 mph SSW 19 mph SSW 10 mph South
Humidity 35% 14% 12% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 8% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [1.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [2.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 40 86 | 30 90 | 31 72 | 30
Wind 6 mph SSE 16 mph SSW 18 mph SW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 31% 12% 11% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.07], Average RMSE [3.10]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 34 90 | 38 93 | 29 74 | 22
Wind 5 mph WSW 14 mph WSW 15 mph West 5 mph WSW
Humidity 23% 16% 10% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 0% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.15], Average RMSE [2.60]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 26 93 | 21 93 | 16 76 | 20
Wind 0 mph NE 2 mph NW 7 mph WNW 4 mph West
Humidity 18% 7% 5% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [3.10]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 25 97 | 33 98 | 24 80 | -6658
Wind 1 mph ENE 1 mph ENE 6 mph WNW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 16% 10% 6% -661%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM MST on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 25 97 | 33 97 | 20 81 | -6657
Wind 2 mph SE 1 mph ENE 7 mph West 5 mph SW
Humidity 14% 10% 6% -661%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
7:29 PM
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGBN) 95 °F 70 °F
Record (KGBN) 109 °F (2008) 62 °F (2011)
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:27 AM MST 7:27 PM MST
Civil Twilight 5:00 AM MST 7:54 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:26 AM MST 8:28 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:51 AM MST 9:04 PM MST
Moon 5:10 AM MST 7:28 PM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 54m
Length of Day
13h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m 15s longer.
Waning Crescent, 0% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
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State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Phoenix Deer Valley
81 °F
Yuma MCAS
80 °F
Bullhead City
80 °F
Phoenix
80 °F
Casa Grande
30 °F
Grand Canyon
33 °F
Window Rock
33 °F
Flagstaff
37 °F
Williams
41 °F
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Promontory 0 in 7930 ft
Happy Jack 0 in 7630 ft
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White Horse Lake 0 in 7180 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Gila Bend This station is not reporting.
Buckeye 77 °F Clear 7:55 AM MST
Goodyear 75 °F Clear 7:47 AM MST
Glendale Luke AFB 80 °F Clear 7:55 AM MST
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 359° (North)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Marlins vs. Indians 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
Reds vs. Yankees 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 76 °F
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 PM MST on May 21, 2012 Clear, 99 °F
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks 6:40 PM MST on May 22, 2012 Clear, 88 °F
Event Date Forecast
Barcelona B vs. Numancia 12:00 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C
Modena vs. Torino 12:30 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Kobalt Tools 500 1:15 PM MST on November 11, 2012 Average High 73° F/ 22° C
Event Date Forecast
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 20, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 67 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
Frys.com Open 8:30 AM MST on October 11, 2012 Average High 86° F/ 29° C
Frys.com Open 8:30 AM MST on October 12, 2012 Average High 86° F/ 29° C
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest Gila Bend Landfill , Gila Bend, AZ 86 °F 83 °F 31 °F 14% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 750 ft 8:30 AM MST MADIS
HADS Gila Bend Airport HCN AZ, Gila Bend, AZ 77 °F 75 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 752 ft 7:35 AM MST MADIS
HADS PAINTED ROCK DAM NEAR SENTINEL 2 AZ, Gila Bend, AZ - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 661 ft 8:00 AM MST MADIS
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Excessive Heat Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:54 AM PDT on May 20, 2012

... Excessive heat watch in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive
heat watch... which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening.

* Affected area... the lower deserts of southwest and south central
Arizona... as well as southeast California.

* Temperature... Max temperatures around 108 are expected in and
around Phoenix... possibly exceeding 110 degrees across portions of
southeast California and southwest Arizona.

* Impacts... excessively hot temperatures are dangerous and can
negatively impact the body very quickly. Take the proper
precautions to protect yourself from the heat.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
When possible... reschedule strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose
fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
If you wear a wide-brimmed hat... your head and body will be
much cooler.

To reduce risk during outdoor work... the occupational safety
and health administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and
shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency... call 9 1 1.



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