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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

Lat: 34.94°NLon: 104.64°WElev: 4791ft.

Fair and Windy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed W 28 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 10:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Sumner NM

Red Flag Warning until March 6, 06:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until March 6, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Sumner NM
 34.47°N 104.24°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
9:32 am MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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