Forecast and Conditions for Gila Bend, Arizona

Updated: 4:47 PM MST on July 10, 2009
Observed at Goodyear, Arizona
Temperature 111 °F
Humidity 12%
Dew Point 46 °F
Wind West at 14 mph
Pressure 29.78 in (Falling)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 20.0 miles
Clouds (FEW) : 12000 ft
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 15000 ft
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 20000 ft
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
Excessive Heat Watch
Statement as of 2:12 PM MST on July 10, 2009


... Excessive heat watch remains in effect from Saturday morning
through Sunday evening...

An excessive heat watch remains in effect from 10 am Saturday morning
through 8 PM Sunday evening.

Strong high pressure aloft centered over West Texas will expand and
strengthen over the southwest United States during the next couple of
days... bringing the hottest temperatures so far this year. Forecast
highs over the Lower Desert will range from 109 to 115 degrees
Saturday... and from 110 to 117 degrees Sunday.

The forecast high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is 112
degrees on Saturday... and 113 degrees on Sunday... with an overnight
low of 88 degrees Sunday morning.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning
when the sun and heat are less intense. If you plan to be outside
for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening...
stay in the shade as much as possible and drink abundant amounts of
water. Wear light colored and loose fitting clothing... and a wide
brimmed hat... your head and body will be much cooler. Spend more
time in air conditioned or well ventilated places and remain hydrated.



National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at

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Forecast as of 3:20 PM MST on July 10, 2009

Excessive heat watch in effect from 10 am Saturday to 8 PM MST Sunday...
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 77 to 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 112 to 117. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115.
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 110 to 115.
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.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Friday
Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot. Highs 108 to 113.
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