Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alamogordo-White (KALM)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Cloudcroft NM

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Cloudcroft NM
 32.91°N 105.68°W (Elev. 8727 ft)
12:26 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
7am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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