Powerful Storm Approaching Western Alaska; Well Below Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A powerful Fall storm is forecast to impact the Northwest and West-Central coasts of Alaska into the weekend with gale to storm-force winds, coastal flooding, high surf, beach erosion and inland high winds. Much below normal temperatures will prevail across the northern Plains into the Great Lakes Thursday and Friday and the East Coast this weekend behind a strong cold front. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Alamogordo-White (KALM)

Lat: 32.84°NLon: 105.99°WElev: 4150ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Oct 7:15 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Sunspot NM

Today

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
High: 47 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 38 °F
Friday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
High: 48 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 39 °F
Saturday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 47 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 38 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 46 °F
Sunday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 37 °F
Columbus
Day

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 48 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 46. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Columbus Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday

A 10 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 51.