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Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Aug 7:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM

Flood Watch until August 30, 12:00am
Flood Watch August 30, 12:00pm until August 30, 06:00pm
Flash Flood Warning August 29, 07:51pm until August 29, 08:15pm
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    Flood Watch until August 30, 12:00am
    Flash Flood Warning August 29, 07:51pm until August 29, 08:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Labor Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
 33.34°N 105.69°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Aug 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Aug 29, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 5, 2025
 
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