Forecast and Conditions for Casa Grande, Arizona

Updated: 4:37 PM MST on July 09, 2009
Observed at Shadow Ridge, Casa Grande, Arizona
Temperature 108.7 °F
Humidity 10%
Dew Point 40 °F
Wind North at 0.0 mph
Pressure 28.26 in (Steady)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 110.3 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 80.8 °F
Normal high 102 °F
Normal low 74 °F
Record high 109 °F (2002)
Record low 69 °F (1996)
Sunrise05:26 AM (MST)
Sunset07:38 PM (MST)
Moon Rise09:11 PM (MST)
Moon Set07:26 AM (MST)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 6:37 am PDT on July 9, 2009/


... Excessive heat outlook valid Saturday through Monday...

Strong high pressure will strengthen and expand across the southwest
United States from late Friday through Sunday. Excessively hot
temperatures will be possible by Saturday... and could last through at
least next Monday.

Temperatures 4 to 7 degrees above the climatological norm are
expected during this period. Daytime highs over the Lower Desert
will range from 109 to 114 degrees on Saturday... and from 111 to 116
degrees Sunday and Monday. Although the atmosphere will be relatively
dry... the heat index will still approach 110 degrees during the
afternoon hours. Nighttime lows will mainly be in the 80s... with
warmest minimum temperatures in highly urbanized areas.

Exposure to extreme heat can be unhealthy and dangerous. If you plan
on being outdoors... remember to remain hydrated by drinking plenty of
water... wear loose-fitting clothing and a hat... and remain in the
shade or indoors as much as possible. Check on those that need
additional assistance... such as Young children and the elderly.

Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
on the public service band. More detailed information is available
from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at

Weather.Gov/Phoenix





Forecast as of 3:00 PM MST on July 9, 2009

Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 73 to 83. West wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening...becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot. Highs 107 to 112. Southeast wind around 5 mph in the morning...becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 75 to 85. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot. Highs 109 to 114. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 86. West wind around 10 mph in the evening...becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday and Sunday Night
Mostly clear and very hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 111 to 116.
Monday and Monday Night
Mostly clear and hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 107 to 112.
Tuesday through Thursday
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 108 to 113.
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