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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

Lat: 33.47°NLon: 105.53°WElev: 6759ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 4:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Ruidoso NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Haze then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Ruidoso NM
 33.32°N 105.66°W (Elev. 6965 ft)
Last Update:
12:08 am MDT Aug 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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