Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 105.29°WElev: 8330ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 10:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Red River NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Widespread haze after 3pm. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Widespread haze before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Haze then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Widespread haze after 3pm. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Widespread haze before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Red River NM
 36.72°N 105.41°W (Elev. 9518 ft)
6:04 am MDT Aug 12, 2025
10am MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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