Forecast and Conditions for Gila Bend, Arizona

Updated: 10:55 PM MST on July 09, 2009
Observed at Gila Bend, Arizona
Temperature 91 °F
Humidity 12%
Dew Point 32 °F
Wind SSW at 6 mph
Pressure 29.76 in (Rising)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 20.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 109 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 84 °F
Normal high 104 °F
Normal low 83 °F
Record high 113 °F (1998)
Record low 78 °F (2000)
Sunrise05:30 AM (MST)
Sunset07:41 PM (MST)
Moon Rise09:43 PM (MST)
Moon Set08:26 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 am MST on July 10, 2009

Today
Partly sunny and hot. Highs 108 to 113. Southeast wind around 5 mph in the morning...becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 77 to 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 112 to 117. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Monday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 111 to 116.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very hot. Highs 111 to 116.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very hot. Highs 110 to 115.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot. Highs 109 to 114.
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