Safford, AZ

4:30 PM MST on May 24, 2013 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 3176 ft
Lon: 109.6° W
Lat: 32.9° N
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Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
News
May 24, 2013
Another severe weather outbreak is possible in the Plains next week.
May 24, 2013
The potential of tornadoes on May 20, 2013 was well forecast, likely saving many more lives in the Moore tornado.
May 24, 2013
It was early Thursday afternoon at the makeshift animal shelter at the Cleveland County, Okla. Fairgrounds, and Erin Brickman had yet to sleep from the night before.
May 24, 2013
This Memorial Day weekend, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA.
May 24, 2013
Tragedy is feared on one of the world's tallest peaks.
May 24, 2013
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco.
May 24, 2013
A survivor describes the horrifying ordeal that occurred Thursday night in Washington.
May 23, 2013
Officials are being attacked by residents in India because of a nasty heat wave.
May 23, 2013
There's a new record for the oldest person to scale Mount Everest, but it might not last long.
May 24, 2013
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are planning ways to help those devastated in Oklahoma.
May 23, 2013
The young victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado are being remembered by grieving parents.
May 24, 2013
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May 23, 2013
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
May 24, 2013
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
May 23, 2013
There were far fewer homes damaged than originally believed, according to officials.
May 22, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 24, 2013.

Heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms developed over southern Texas and northern Mexico on Friday, as onshore flow from the Gulf of Mexico maintained warm and humid conditions. Rainfall totals reached over 2 inches by mid-day for the region. Uvalde, Texas saw a mid-day total of 2.06 inches of rain. Wind gusts up to 50 mph also accompanied this system.

To the north, showers and thunderstorms developed over the Plains as a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Plains. This pushed a warm front eastward, which allowed for showers and thunderstorms to pop up from North Dakota through Kansas. These storms have not yet turned severe but there was a slight chance of severe thunderstorm development across northeastern Colorado and into western Kansas and Nebraska. Large hail and strong winds were likely in these areas, with possibly a tornado or two.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure and associated cold front allowed for showers and thunderstorms to persist from the Mid-Atlantic states through Maine. Strong winds and heavy rainfall were reported from Pennsylvania through Maine. Out West, a trough of low pressure over the Pacific Northwest kicked up a few more scattered showers across Washington and Oregon, which moved into Idaho and western Montana.
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 24, 2013.

Heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms developed over southern Texas and northern Mexico on Friday, as onshore flow from the Gulf of Mexico maintained warm and humid conditions. Rainfall totals reached over 2 inches by mid-day for the region. Uvalde, Texas saw a mid-day total of 2.06 inches of rain. Wind gusts up to 50 mph also accompanied this system.

To the north, showers and thunderstorms developed over the Plains as a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Plains. This pushed a warm front eastward, which allowed for showers and thunderstorms to pop up from North Dakota through Kansas. These storms have not yet turned severe but there was a slight chance of severe thunderstorm development across northeastern Colorado and into western Kansas and Nebraska. Large hail and strong winds were likely in these areas, with possibly a tornado or two.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure and associated cold front allowed for showers and thunderstorms to persist from the Mid-Atlantic states through Maine. Strong winds and heavy rainfall were reported from Pennsylvania through Maine. Out West, a trough of low pressure over the Pacific Northwest kicked up a few more scattered showers across Washington and Oregon, which moved into Idaho and western Montana.

Safford Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:51 PM MST
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Elevation
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
96 °F
Feels Like 96 °F
Wind(mph)
9
Sunrise / Set
5:14 AM
7:17 PM
Moon
Full
Tonight
Clear 64 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 97 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 63 °F
Clear
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 97 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 93 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 90 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.71 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
5%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAD 242251Z AUTO 27008G19KT 10SM SCT110 36/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP060 T03561100 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
96 °F
67,65,62,62,72,75,80,84,87,89,94,97,96
Dew Point
14 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9 mph from West
Wind Gust
22 mph
Health
5 out of 16
Pollen
5.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 93F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Safford AZ

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSAD

Friday, 24
Clear
97 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Clear
97 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
97 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
93 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
90 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Clear
91 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Clear
93 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 1
Clear
95 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 2
Clear
93 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 25 90 | 23 93 | 13 75 | 18
Wind 7 mph ESE 10 mph South 12 mph West 9 mph NW
Humidity 17% 8% 5% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 4% 15% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.08], Average RMSE [1.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.09], Average RMSE [1.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 21 92 | 19 93 | 18 75 | 19
Wind 8 mph ESE 11 mph South 15 mph WSW 9 mph NW
Humidity 16% 6% 6% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 7% 10% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.90], Average RMSE [1.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.10], Average RMSE [2.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 19 90 | 17 90 | 10 72 | 11
Wind 6 mph NE 11 mph SSW 15 mph WSW 6 mph NW
Humidity 16% 5% 4% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 13% 80% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
7:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.95], Average RMSE [1.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.22], Average RMSE [2.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 93F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 17 87 | 10 89 | 7 71 | 15
Wind 2 mph North 7 mph SSW 13 mph West 5 mph WNW
Humidity 14% 5% 4% 10%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 84% 99% 93%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.29], Average RMSE [1.95] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 20 84 | 18 84 | 25 68 | 36
Wind 3 mph WNW 14 mph SW 18 mph WSW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 14% 8% 12% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 39% 3% 0% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [1.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.53], Average RMSE [2.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 37 81 | 35 82 | 34 68 | 38
Wind 5 mph WNW 10 mph WSW 14 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 43% 18% 18% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 0% 2% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:12 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [2.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 38 82 | 36 87 | 30 71 | 30
Wind 3 mph North 8 mph SW 14 mph West 6 mph NNW
Humidity 40% 19% 12% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:11 AM
7:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [3.27]
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 28 86 | 26 89 | 23 69 | 23
Wind 3 mph NNE 4 mph SW 8 mph WNW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 23% 10% 8% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:11 AM
7:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.19], Average RMSE [2.96]
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 23 90 | 23 92 | 24 73 | 25
Wind 2 mph North 9 mph SW 12 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 18% 8% 8% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:11 AM
7:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.52], Average RMSE [3.42]
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 26 88 | 22 89 | 21 71 | 21
Wind 2 mph NNW 9 mph SW 12 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 19% 8% 8% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:10 AM
7:22 PM
Source: BestForecast at 12:51 PM MST on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 20 88 | 19 88 | 18 71 | 30
Wind 2 mph NNW 9 mph SW 13 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 15% 7% 7% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 24, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 91 °F 54 °F
Record 104 °F (2005) 41 °F (1971)
Yesterday 98 °F 61 °F
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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.
Astronomy
May. 24, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:14 AM MST 7:17 PM MST
Civil Twilight 4:46 AM MST 7:44 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:12 AM MST 8:18 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:36 AM MST 8:55 PM MST
Moon 7:04 PM MST 4:46 AM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 58m
Length of Day
14h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m 7s longer.
Full, 100% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Full
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
100 °F
Phoenix
100 °F
Goodyear
98 °F
Mesa
98 °F
Glendale
28 °F
Grand Canyon
33 °F
Flagstaff
35 °F
Window Rock
35 °F
Williams
45 °F
St. Johns
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Baldy 8 in 9125 ft
Heber 0 in 7640 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Safford 96 °F Scattered Clouds 3:51 PM MST
Tucson Davis Monthan 95 °F Clear 3:58 PM MST
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Tucson 96 °F Clear 3:53 PM MST
Flight To ETA Status
SWA891
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KTUS 05:18PM On Time
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KTUS 06:32PM On Time
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KTUS 06:38PM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KSAD)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 270° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSAD 242251Z AUTO 27008G19KT 10SM SCT110 36/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP060 T03561100 TSNO

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS BLACK HILLS AZ, Fort Thomas, AZ 95 °F 90 °F 27 °F 9% WNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3352 ft 3:53 PM MST MADIS
RAWS NOON CREEK AZ, Safford, AZ 89 °F 85 °F 13 °F 6% SSW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4924 ft 3:37 PM MST MADIS
RAWS GUTHRIE AZ, Morenci, AZ 81 °F 79 °F 14 °F 8% SSW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 6339 ft 4:03 PM MST MADIS
RAWS COLUMBINE AZ, Thatcher, AZ 67 °F - 18 °F 15% SSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 9521 ft 4:02 PM MST MADIS
MGIO, Safford, AZ 56.8 °F - 16 °F 20% South  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10420 ft 4:20 PM MST Normal  
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