Safford, AZ

4:35 AM MST on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 2986 ft
Lon: 109.7° W
Lat: 32.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Aletta (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.

Safford Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:51 AM MST
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Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
70 °F
Feels Like 70 °F
Wind(mph)
13
Sunrise / Set
5:18 AM
7:12 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Clear 95 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 97 | 61 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 97 | 57 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 91 | 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 97 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
28%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAD 161051Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02110017 TSNO
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Temperature
Temperature
70 °F
Dew Point
35 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
5.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSAD

Wednesday, 16
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 17
Clear
97 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 18
Clear
97 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 19
Clear
91 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 20
Clear
97 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
100 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
102 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 40 | 93 | 33 73 | 26
Wind 13 mph ESE mph 9 mph North 5 mph ENE
Humidity 37% % 12% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% % 18% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
7:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [1.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 34 88 | 32 94 | 19 75 | 26
Wind 7 mph SW 15 mph WNW 15 mph WNW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 30% 13% 7% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 14% 22% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
7:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.22], Average RMSE [1.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [2.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 36 89 | 37 88 | 17 70 | 28
Wind 14 mph WSW 24 mph North 19 mph North 7 mph West
Humidity 32% 18% 6% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 12% 16% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
7:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [2.01]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [1.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 35 82 | 32 88 | 26 70 | 16
Wind 2 mph WNW 6 mph WSW 9 mph WNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 37% 17% 10% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.88], Average RMSE [2.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [2.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 18 90 | 20 95 | 9 77 | 11
Wind 2 mph NNE 5 mph SSE 3 mph South 4 mph NNE
Humidity 17% 7% 6% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 0% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.71], Average RMSE [2.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [2.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 22 93 | 24 96 | 11 74 | 14
Wind 8 mph East 11 mph SE 5 mph SW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 17% 8% 3% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 0% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [2.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 46 97 | 44 97 | 26 77 | 8
Wind 5 mph East 7 mph SSE 11 mph West 5 mph NW
Humidity 43% 16% 7% 6%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 4% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [2.16]
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 23 90 | 26 90 | 22 71 | 8
Wind 1 mph NW 11 mph SW 14 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 18% 9% 8% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 4% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.45], Average RMSE [3.65]
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 29 88 | 42 91 | 39 71 | 35
Wind 2 mph West 8 mph WSW 13 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 24% 18% 16% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 0% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.83], Average RMSE [4.44]
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 36 88 | 46 90 | 41 71 | 38
Wind 2 mph WNW 6 mph SW 11 mph West 3 mph NW
Humidity 32% 23% 17% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
Source: BestForecast at 12:25 AM MST on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 39 90 | 47 91 | 38 72 | 38
Wind 1 mph NE 6 mph SW 10 mph West 3 mph NW
Humidity 37% 24% 15% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
7:14 PM
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History & Almanac
May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 89 °F 52 °F
Record 97 °F (1988) 38 °F (1955)
Yesterday 92 °F 64 °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. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:18 AM MST 7:12 PM MST
Civil Twilight 4:51 AM MST 7:39 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 4:18 AM MST 8:12 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 3:43 AM MST 8:47 PM MST
Moon 2:38 AM MST 3:40 PM MST
Length Of Visible Light 14h 47m
Length of Day
13h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 21s longer.
Waning Crescent, 17% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
89 °F
Phoenix
89 °F
Casa Grande
86 °F
Scottsdale
34 °F
Grand Canyon
36 °F
Window Rock
41 °F
Flagstaff
42 °F
Williams
53 °F
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Beaver Head 0 in 7990 ft
Coronado Trail 0 in 8400 ft
Maverick Fork 0 in 9200 ft
Workman Creek 0 in 6900 ft
Promontory 0 in 7930 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Safford 70 °F Clear 3:51 AM MST
Tucson Davis Monthan 79 °F Clear 3:55 AM MST
Tucson 77 °F Clear 3:53 AM MST
Silver City 54 °F Clear 5:15 AM MDT
Flight To ETA Status
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KTUS 05:15AM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KSAD)
Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 110° (ESE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSAD 161051Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02110017 TSNO

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Dodgers vs. Padres 3:35 PM PDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 72 °F
Mariners vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Event Date Forecast
Las Palmas vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 77° F/ 25° C
Córdoba CF vs. Recreativo de Huelva 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Overcast, High 82° F/ 28° C
Event Date Forecast
Sprint Showdown 7:30 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 9:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
Event Date Forecast
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 17, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2012 Clear, 65 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS BONITA CREEK NEAR MORENCI 13SW AZ, Solomon, AZ - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 3:30 AM MST MADIS
RAWS BLACK HILLS AZ, Fort Thomas, AZ 74 °F - 33 °F 22% SE  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 3352 ft 3:53 AM MST MADIS
RAWS NOON CREEK AZ, Safford, AZ 63 °F - 31 °F 30% WSW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4924 ft 3:37 AM MST MADIS
RAWS GUTHRIE AZ, Morenci, AZ 55 °F - 33 °F 44% East  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 6339 ft 4:03 AM MST MADIS
RAWS COLUMBINE AZ, Thatcher, AZ 46 °F 46 °F 4 °F 17% East  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 9521 ft 4:02 AM MST MADIS
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Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:31 AM MDT on May 16, 2012

... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening for Graham... Greenlee... Cochise... Santa Cruz
and eastern Pima counties for strong and gusty winds... low
relative humidities and high to very high fire danger...

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Fire Weather
Watch... which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening.

* Affected area... the Fire Weather Watch is in effect for
Graham... Greenlee... Cochise... Santa Cruz and eastern Pima
counties.

* Timing... relative humidity values across the watch area are
forecast to fall below critical fire weather thresholds by mid-
morning Friday... with sustained 20-foot wind speeds exceeding
critical fire weather thresholds by late morning Friday.

* Winds... sustained 20-foot wind speeds around 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph are expected Friday.

* Relative humidity... minimum relative humidity values on Friday
are expected to range from the upper single digits to low teens.

* Impacts... if conditions are met... any fires that develop will
have the potential for rapid spread. Ongoing fires may
experience rapid and erratic fire growth. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Fire Weather Watch for portions of Southeast
Arizona.






Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:41 PM MST on May 15, 2012

... Record high temperatures equaled for may 15...

Location record old record
Organ pipe cactus 104 103/1970
Picacho Peak 103 103/2000