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

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 12:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Ruidoso Downs NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Ruidoso Downs NM
 33.32°N 105.64°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
1am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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